Recently, studies have shown that blood pressure levels of 130/80 and above are indicative of hypertension. Hypertension is prevalent among people more advanced in age. It is important for your loved ones to change their lifestyles when needed to ensure they control blood pressure for the long term. Here are six ways your loved ones…
It is a well-known fact that nutrition plays a huge role in preventing the incidences of heart diseases. This includes incorporating heart healthy foods into the diet of your loved ones. This is especially crucial if they are well advanced in age. After all, no one desires to live their golden years, riddled with different…
Music is known to invoke emotions within us, as well as to stoke the fires of creativity within us. Music therapy for your loved ones is highly sought after everywhere, especially when they are growing in age because it is such a universal mode of communication. Music therapy uses empirical-oriented and clinical-based music intervention to…
We have heard of the cliché: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. While it may be a commonly overstated health advice, the truth is that fruits are packed with nutrients that your body needs. If your loved ones are looking to enjoy their golden years, complementing their diet with fruits is a good…
The importance of good nutrition cannot be overstated. As your loved ones are looking to appreciate their retirement years, a healthy diet is imperative. A healthy diet consists of essential nutrients and vitamins, such as vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin that is key to making DNA and red blood cells. They can…
Walk past the herbs and spices section in the supermarket and you’ll be greeted by an explosion of colors and flavors. And that’s what herbs and spices do: they jazz up your delicious meals by adding an exotic twist to them. On top of the aesthetic and aromatic addition it provides to your meal, it…
Alzheimer’s disease is a rather common cognitive condition that people will face as they advance in age. The implication of this is that people with dementia may suffer from a condition called dementia wandering. It is shown that three in five people with dementia suffer from dementia wandering. At Regency Pointe, we explain the causes…
Aging can be debilitating for some as it may mean a loss of some common lifestyle routines your loved ones may have. As your loved ones grow advanced in years, it doesn’t mean that they must forgo the usual activities they enjoy. Some activities, like driving, allows them to stay mentally alert while feeling independent…