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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50 million people  worldwide are currently living with dementia. What’s more jarring is the fact that these numbers are projected to rise to 82 million by 2030 and 152 million by 2050. When it comes to the United States, the country alone has 5.7 million individuals dealing with memory decline. Dementia is a mental disorder that’s difficult to diagnose in its early stages. It slowly impacts the patient’s ability to recognize others, remember events and practice routine activities. The good news is that research suggests that yoga and meditation  are one of the most important ways to improve the symptoms of cognitive decline. A study even suggests that, if included as part of a 36-point therapeutic program, yoga and meditation can even help reverse memory loss .  Let’s talk about the benefits of yoga and meditation for memory care patients in detail. It Strengthens the Brain Mindful meditatio...

It’s no secret that with every breath you take, your body ages by another fraction. Aging is a continuous process that affects everyone. From the moment you take your first breath until your last, your body is always transforming under the effects of age. In your old age, this may include crow’s feet at the corners of your eyes or wrinkles on your forehead. The way you deal with these signs of aging will determine how secure you are about your age.  Even though the struggle may be easy in your early 30s, once you cross the 50-mark, the test gets tougher because the changes progress four-fold. Here are some signs of aging to look out for and ways to deal with them. Cosmetic Annoyances As mentioned above, wrinkles around the eyes are the single most common sign of aging. This, coupled with a dull complexion, dark circles, eye bags under the eyes, fine lines across the cheeks, or drying skin are all symptoms of premature aging. Instead of fretting over your lost beaut...

As they say, life begins at 65; but if your parents aren’t careful of their surroundings, life can get pretty annoying real quick, especially if they end up falling or injuring themselves. If this is a fear that you have, now might be the best time to start de - cluttering their home. But keep in mind, change can be difficult. Your parents might not be open to any alterations to their home. They might accuse you of babying them. They may become defensive. In this situation, it’s important that you deploy the right tactics, and introduce change in their environment slowly so they can adjust. The Right Way of De-cluttering Your Parents’ Home According to the World Health Organization , falls are the leading cause of unintentional fatalities, second only to traffic injuries. Of these deaths, the rate of morbidity is highest among people over the age of 65. 20–30% of people who fall suffer from injuries  that include hip fractures, bruises, and even head trauma. Typica...

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia found in aging adults. It accounts for over 60% of dementia cases in America. Over 5 million  Americans suffer from some level of Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is progressive and affects the cognitive abilities of the person. Currently, it’s the 6 th  leading cause of death  among aging adults in the U.S. Communication and Alzheimer’s One of the biggest challenges when dealing with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s is communication. As the disease progresses, your loved one will start losing their ability to communicate. Some of the common problems faced by Alzheimer’s patients include: ·  Easily losing a train of thought, ·  Difficulty finding the right words, ·  Having trouble with organizing words logically, ·  Forgetting names of familiar objects and trying to describe them, ·  Speaking less often, ·  Repeating statements often in order to be understood, ·  Using bro...

According to studies, nearly 16 million individuals  experience some form of memory loss as they age, which impairs both their memory as well as cognition. Recognizing the severity of the condition can be quite tricky, especially as it’s often associated with the natural aging process. Here’re a few indicators of memory loss. Trouble Doing Routine Tasks Have you noticed your loved one struggling with day to day tasks and activities they previously had no trouble doing? It can be an indication of the onset of dementia, especially if they seem to be struggling with slightly more complex tasks lately. This can include seemingly simple things such as adjusting the settings of the TV remote, or writing a check. They may even have difficulty doing household chores and activities, which results in their place looking messy and untidy when you go visit. Old age certainly tends to slow one down and may even cause forgetfulness, but if it interferes with their daily tasks this oft...