Category Archives: Wellderly Living

August 31 Is Overdose Awareness Day

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. While not the kind of day you would likely celebrate, it’s a good reminder of the role that drug overdoses and drug abuse have in our lives. The day provides a time for grieving families who have lost a loved one or who have had a loved one…

6 Ways to Protect Your Senior Loved One Against Elderly Abuse

Nearly 1 in 10 adults aged 60 or over have experienced some type of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). About 5 million seniors in the U.S. are abused each year, the NCOA reports. Elder abuse isn’t just limited to stealing money from an unsuspecting senior. It also can be physical abuse,…

Why Dehydration Is So Dangerous for Older Adults…and How to Help Them Avoid It

Summer fun often includes beach time, golfing, and more outdoor outings. Here in Florida, we’re fortunate to have weather that lets us get outdoors year-round. However, one downside is the Florida heat and humidity. If you’re not careful about drinking enough water in hot weather, it can lead to dehydration. For older adults, dehydration is…

Why Oral Health Is So Important for Seniors—and How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy If you care for an older adult, you probably think about their heart health and brain health. You probably also make sure they see their primary care doctor at least once a year for regular checkups. Yet do you help them…

Here Are Volunteer Opportunities to Help Those With Alzheimer’s Disease June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, meant to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, which affects more than 6 million people in the U.S. and 50 million people around the world. The number of people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach…

Maintaining a Friendship With Someone Who Has Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease

If someone you care for has received a dementia or Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, then you know how life-altering it can be. One area that may come as a surprise is how friendships change once a person is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. There is often a stereotype that such a diagnosis automatically transforms that person…

5 Ways to Help Someone With Dementia Stay Physically Active

We’ve all heard about the benefits of staying physical active. Regular physical activity can improve mood, keep us physically fit, and reduce our chance of developing diseases like heart disease and diabetes. It also can help prevent cognitive decline. If someone you care for has a cognitive impairment such as dementia or Alzheimer’s, exercise is…