Submitted by Rebecca Evans. If you have joint pain, mobility issues, or problems with arthritis, there’s one question you should certainly be asking. That question? How does your diet and lifestyle affect your joint pain? The truth is that most people suffering needlessly from arthritis or other joint pain never consider how their lifestyle or diet might contribute to inflammation—and thus to their pain. But they should. Inflammation is a major problem for most Americans, and learning to adjust your lifestyle and diet can greatly reduce that inflammation—and, in turn, your joint pain. Think of it like this: When we have pain, that’s our body telling us something isn’t working.…

Submitted by Lydia Chan No matter your age, your health and wellbeing should be priority #1. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best tips on maintaining and improving your current physical and mental health. Protect your skin with a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that sunscreen is a great first line of defense against skin cancer. And it’s never too late to begin protecting your skin, which is thinner and less able to fend for itself with each passing year. Not only will your skin look and feel better but you’ll lower your risk of developing melanoma (skin cancer).…

Memory care is a unique form of care given to those who suffer from various degrees of mental ailments like dementia or Alzheimer’s. At the core of memory care is a structured environment that helps set schedule and routines to create an enjoyable, stress-free lifestyle for the residents that also promotes the health and cognitive abilities of a senior. As we age, we naturally begin to lose some of our mental acuity and dexterity. Diseases like Alzheimer’s or dementia manifest themselves as severe short term or long term memory loss, but those effects can be combated through a program known as memory care. Memory care involves creating a structured environment…

When it comes to caring for an aging loved one, assisted living is often seen as the best of both worlds between the amount of care given, and your loved one’s ability to maintain independence. Assisted living residents are given as much independence as they want, but can rest assured knowing that personal care and support is available if they need it. A quality assisted living community can provide assistance with daily living activities like bathing, grooming, getting dressed, and more.  Though some states allow assisted living communities to offer assistance with administering medications, they do not offer complex medical services like a nursing home. The environment of an…