Studies show that loneliness is one of the greatest fears people have as they grow older. A significant number of people older than 75 feel lonely and cut off from…
Whatever your interests or abilities are, you can enjoy pastimes that make you feel good and stay active. Here are some of the most common things 70-year olds do for…
Staying physically active as we age provides a range of health benefits, such as delaying or preventing dementia and other diseases, alleviating chronic pain, and helping the aging person recover…
People often struggle to come to terms with their aging, and for many of us, adjustment to aging doesn’t go smoothly. Although we are aware that we cannot escape the…
Board games, quizzes, memory games, and card games provide excellent cognitive training and endless entertainment and fun. These games also offer great ways to socialize but also can prevent cognitive…
Most healthy older people enjoy active activities that include walking, jogging, playing sports, and gardening. Also, aging people love karaoke, dancing, parties, and other social gatherings. Socializing is a great…
Once people retire, they have more time to explore new hobbies. Hobbies such as gardening, painting, or knitting allow you to explore your creative side while having fun and socializing…
As we age, our mobility may become more limited due to illnesses or/and injuries. Injuries and health concerns may make the usual activities and hobbies difficult or impossible. However, limited…
Activities of daily living can be divided into twelve categories, five of which fall under ADLs, and seven are instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The categories of activities of…
Dementia involves a group of symptoms that progressively and irreversibly damage a person’s cognitive functions, language, and behavior. The early signs of dementia often develop gradually, so they can go…