Top Five Issues that Concern Seniors Today
Top Five Health Issues that Concern Seniors Today The number one issue that concerns seniors is cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s and early onset dementia are real fears and often create a tension between waiting too long to address and teetering on the edge of paranoia....
The Health Benefits of Massage Therapy
When you hear someone is getting a massage, do you think they are indulging in a luxury? I used to think this way until I learned more about the many health benefits of massage. In some cultures, massage therapy is not considered a luxury but a medical necessity. It...
Honoring Older Adults
There are more than 52 million people in the US over age 65 according to the US Census Bureau. Many Americans in the 40 – 65 age range have a least one or more parents who are elderly and need care. It is a stage of life that is often not welcomed for either...
Village for Those with Dementia
In the Netherlands there is a wonderfully unique village for residents diagnosed with advanced dementia. The village, Hogeweyk, is located on 4 acres and is built so that residents may come and go within the village as they want. The vision of the village is for...
