old age

Sometimes we think of sex as being a pursuit exclusively for the young, but this is not necessarily the case. Indeed while most of us are most sexually active when we are younger and this naturally falls away over time, it does not mean…

We have a certain image of the elderly which, perhaps, is more innocent that we’d like to believe. You might think of slippers and cardigans, knitting and golf, but what about their sexual wellness? Surely, after a certain age, you stop…

Aging is tough, and as you age there are many ailments and diseases you need to look out for. But there are also ways to prevent the common pains that come along with aging. Here are a few tips to help you age with as…

Staying healthy in old age is both an art and a science. Genetics plays an important part in how you age, but you can also take specific actions to improve your health, as you get older. Medical research has provided useful information on…

Many elderly people who live alone have trouble relying on themselves to cook, clean, do their laundry and take the appropriate medications. This is many times due to ailing health, and it is in these cases that loved ones of elderly people…

A study suggests that older people living in England and suffering from poor health are more at risk of feeling lonely than those with excellent health. 59 percent of people over the age of 52 noted feelings of loneliness, in comparison to…

Many adults actively look forward to retirement because it means ample free time and the ability to leave the workforce behind. However, retirement and old age can be a challenging time for adults. These years may be rather lonely, filled…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious health problem all across the world. This debilitating disease causes discomfort and pain, and is one of the most widespread issues affecting human wellness. It affects just about everyone: male or female,…

Of the many challenges awaiting us in old age, Alzheimer’s disease may be the most dreaded. The disease expresses itself firstly through symptoms of dementia, and can later deteriorate into secondary infections, making it the sixth leading…

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most upsetting challenges to meet with in your later years. It is a horrible thought that you can lose your mind before you lose your body, and many people are simply not prepared to accept that destiny.…

Recent research has revealed that as people get older they become more susceptible to a range of mental-health problems as well as the physical ailments generally associated with old age such as heart-disease and muscular-deterioration.…