While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease share many of the same characteristics, they are not one and the same. In fact, dementia isn’t actually a disease, but rather a collection of symptoms that affect the brain causing challenges with communication and the ability to perform tasks. Alzheimer’s, on the other hand, is a progressive disease that impairs the brain and its function over time. It is a form of dementia that affects memory and language in particular. … Read More

One of the easiest – and most beneficial – things you can do for your health doesn’t require any special clothing or footwear, can be done almost anywhere, and doesn’t cost a dime. Meditation, the act of quietly stilling your mind in order to create calmness and find mental clarity – can have enormous positive effects on the aging process.… Read More

Walking is one of the most beneficial exercises that you can do as a senior. Not only is it easy on the joints, but it’s an excellent way to relieve stress, build muscle, and keep unwanted pounds at bay.… Read More

The temps are heating up, the flowers are in bloom, and the windows are staying open to let in the fresh air and cool breeze.… Read More

It’s only natural to want the very best for the people we love, but as the ones we love the most grow older, we may find ourselves in the precarious position of having to make tough decisions in order to keep them safe and healthy. … Read More