Have you recently experienced insomnia or racing thoughts before bed? It’s normal to have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep as we become older. This problem can have a serious effect on our health. A National Institute on Aging study found that about half of persons over 60 experience sleep disturbances on a regular…
For seniors, morning fatigue can be a major barrier to day-to-day living who are struggling to maintain a healthy morning routine for seniors. Your attitude is affected and you are less able to do the things you enjoy when you wake up feeling worn out. Constant fatigue can cause dissatisfaction and a feeling of powerlessness….
Stress, Pain, and Memory Loss in Aging Aging brings challenges. The body slows down, joints ache, and memory becomes unreliable. Stress increases as life changes. Sleep problems, loneliness, and chronic pain become common. Many seniors struggle with anxiety and depression. According to the National Institute on Aging, about 15% of adults over 60 suffer from…
Finding fulfilling activities and opportunities for seniors that keep us interested and mentally challenged can get harder as we get older. Many seniors struggle with feelings of purposelessness or loneliness after retirement. This is where volunteering comes in as an effective way to improve your life and have a big influence on your community. The…
Grieving is extremely difficult, particularly for elderly people who have several losses in a short period of time. I’ve learned about the special power of grief journaling as someone who has walked the difficult journey of grieving with many old people. Today, I’ll discuss how grief journal prompts for elders may help older people who…