Elderly people and their care

Clothing Choices for Seniors Clothing choices for seniors are primarily determined by functionality and comfort, but there is no rule that says they can’t have fun with their clothes. Wearing flattering clothing that others compliment can boost people’s positive feelings about themselves. Researchers have looked into the role of fashion in the aging process, particularly […]

The changing face of America’s veteran population Pew Research analyzed some of these changes using data from the VA, Census Bureau, and other sources. There are roughly 19 million veterans in the United States, accounting for less than 10% of the adult population. Gulf War-era veterans now account for the largest share of all American […]

Dementia Dementia affects memory, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-70% of cases. Dementia can also develop after a stroke or in the context of certain infections such as HIV, harmful alcohol use, or recurrent infections. Social and economic impact Dementia […]

Excessive Sleep in the Elderly Excessive daytime sleep in the elderly can lead to impaired nighttime breathing and other sleep disorders, according to studies. Excessive sleep has also been linked to cognitive impairment in the elderly. Is It Normal for Elderly People to Sleep a Lot? We get less deep sleep as we get older, […]

Mental health of older adults Over 20% of adults aged 60 and up suffer from a mental or neurological disorder, and mental and neurological disorders account for 6.6% of all disability among people aged 60 and up. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world’s older adults is expected to nearly double. Dementia and […]