Feeling in Control While Aging
Control refers to ones ability to influence or direct a certain outcome and our perceived control refers to how much we believe we are able able to influence or control these certain outcomes. Control can be a sore topic for many elderly individuals, as many have admitted to feeling a decreased sense of control further into adulthood. High perceived control is actually associated with better mental health, satisfaction, overall wealth, as well as cognitive function. People with higher perceived control also tend to experience less depression, as well as less functional limitations[…]
A Puzzle a day Keeps the Doctor Away
It is likely that your brain will lose some of its mental “sharpness” as you age, but did you know that completing simple brain exercises can help with retaining brain function and offsetting certain illnesses such as Dementia? Mental exercises such as the completion of puzzles have proven to both slow down and reduce the risk for certain mental illnesses in many individuals. The current number of individuals aged 65 and over who are afflicted by dementia is high and on the rise, as the average life expectancy continues to rise. Many[…]
Why the Heat is Not Your Friend
The summer is a wonderful time however, as we all know the summer can also get very HOT. Extreme heat can be dangerous to all however, especially dangerous to seniors as heat strokes and heat exhaustion are prevalent threats in the elderly community. The University of Chicago recently conducted a study which concluded that 40% of heat related deaths in the United States, were of those aged 65 and over. This is no surprise as many life factors of the elderly make them more susceptible to heat for example, our ability to[…]
Daily Reminders for Every Senior
It is no secret that from the day we learn how to walk all most of us want to do is run, run, run! We eagerly take on various tasks and slowly find that our responsibilities continue to pile on the older we get. We tackle these responsibilities either because we feel we have to or because we deem value in the opportunity they provide us with. We spend many years of our lives in these routines that although rather exhausting, seem to give our life more “meaning”. So what happens when you[…]
Identifying OCD in the Elderly
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is categorized by obsessive and unwanted repeated thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Typically these behaviors will cause individuals with the disorder to compulsively or repeatedly act certain behaviors. In more severe cases, this behavior can interfere with daily activities and overall relationships of the afflicted. This disorder varies in rituals and is usually a lifelong anxiety disorder however, it can manifest itself later in seniors as an onset of Alzheimer’s. An individual suffering from OCD will experience little control over their obsessive behaviors, compelled to act on the[…]
Senior Superfoods
You may find that you have begun to hear the term superfood quite frequently now, which may have you wondering what even is a superfood? A superfood is a term used to refer to any nutrient dense food, usually plant based but can also include fish and dairy. These foods are found to have numerous health benefits and even contain properties believed to combat certain illnesses and diseases. By incorporating some of these foods into one’s daily diet, one might find increased energy, health, and a higher overall[…]
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