By Meredith Kimple Our elderly parents start to wear the same outfit for three days in a row. We may notice that their hair is unusually messy, that there is always food stuck in their teeth, or that they have started to smell. Our senior loved […]
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By Meredith Kimple “Trust your gut.” How often have we heard that phrase? Such advice implies that the gut is the source of our deepest instincts, of an innate, pure knowledge; it subscribes to the belief that our “gut feelings” are uninhibited by the restrictions of […]
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By Meredith Kimple As technology evolves at a break-neck speed, we often hear cautionary reminders that we are becoming too reliant on our cellphones, tablets, and computers. While there is nothing wrong with encouraging us to detach from these objects, such warnings ultimately sell the truly […]
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If we each made a list of things we couldn’t live without, we’d probably have a number of entries in common: food, water, our cellphones, our computers, and perhaps, our cars. Driving enables us to live independently, but for many of us, it is a privilege […]
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By Meredith Kimple When a senior loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, we are suddenly barraged with a variety of new questions and concerns. How will they carry out their daily tasks as the disease progresses? How rapidly and to what extent will their comprehension […]
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Obesity is on the rise in the United States with an estimated 36.5 percent of adults affected; this means that approximately one-third of the adult population has the condition. Rates are highest among those between the ages of 40 and 59, as well as those over […]
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By Meredith Kimple While some of us pursue healthier choices for a fit physique, many of us are also concerned with keeping our bodies functioning at their best. A part of this maintenance should include eating foods that support our brain health. In our youth, we […]
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By Meredith Kimple One of the first posts I wrote for this blog focused on insomnia in the elderly; an inability to sleep at night is often misunderstood as a normal part of aging. Our senior parents and grandparents who seem to fall asleep any […]
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Here is a great article by Sam Ferris on Houzz about modifications to the bathroom for seamless transitioning into later years: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60576589/list/11-ways-to-age-proof-your-bathroom . Check it out!
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By Meredith Kimple How many times do we get teased for a little snoring at night? While all snoring has the potential to annoy those around us, some snoring might be indicative of sleep apnea. This chronic, but treatable, condition impairs an individual’s ability to breathe […]
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