seniors
Interior tips: Senior's bedroom – tips to make it convenient
If you have senior family members living with you, then you know that older people might need some extra comfort and convenience in life. If you want their bedroom to be the place where they can actually relax, then you have to make it really accessible and convenient.
Kate Yakimchuk bedroom interior tips comfort interior desing House Design 22 January 2024
Hidden Benefits of Caregiving: A New Experiment
Caring for an aging person can be challenging, but a recent experiment questions the assumption that family caregiving inevitably leads to depression. The study suggests that depression in adult caregivers is primarily linked to the serious health problems of their loved ones, and becoming a caregiver is associated with fewer depressive symptoms.
Kate Yakimchuk research caregiving mental health health benefits Psychology 20 December 2023
When memory decline comes too soon: A new study
Aging can affect memory, and a recent study delves into the reasons behind varying memory declines in older adults. The newest research highlights that difficulties in learning among some seniors may be linked to neural representations in the hippocampus.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity cognitive decline health Psychology 13 December 2023
Modern house for older people: Interior design tips
Older people don't always get these new interior trends, but they also deserve to live in convenient and beautiful living spaces. To make the modern interior pleasant and convenient for older people, you should adapt it, so it's both classy and contemporary.
Kate Yakimchuk interior design tips House Design 21 November 2023
Nice house for older people: Interior tips
When you want to do a house makeover for your older parents, then your first instinct is probably to create a modern and trendy design for them. Meanwhile, most older people don't actually want the newest or the trendiest interiors - they just need their house to be comfortable for them.
Kate Yakimchuk interior comfort tips House Design 4 November 2023
Avoid prolonged sitting: Insights from a new dementia study
Emerging research highlights the importance of limiting sedentary habits in older adults, aged 60 and above, to reduce the risk of dementia. The study reveals that individuals who spend more than 10 hours per day mostly sitting, like watching TV, working or sitting while driving, have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.
Kate Yakimchuk research sitting dementia health Psychology 3 November 2023
Dogs as seniors' companions: Pets are amazing
Dogs are usually seen as pets for active and young people, but they can be great companions for senior adults as well! Having a dog can benefit an older person's health and mental state a lot, and that's why they often have them.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs companions pets Animals 1 November 2023
Lower brain volume tied to social isolation: A new study
A new study looked at older people and how their brains might change with social contact. The researchers found that older folks who didn't talk to friends and family much had smaller brains in certain areas, including ones linked to memory problems like dementia.
Kate Yakimchuk research loneliness brain health Psychology 15 October 2023
Healthy diet helps seniors: A new study on healthy aging and dieting
We all know how much our food choices affect our life, but we often underestimate long-term effects of a healthy diet. A new study shows that healthy food helps older people a lot and is connected to healthy aging.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health aging Cooking 26 September 2023
Bond with neighbors to have better health: A new study on how communication helps seniors
Older people often feel isolated, but they are the ones who need social connections the most to stay healthy. Strong neighborhood connections have been shown by Rutgers researchers to mitigate the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans.
Kate Yakimchuk research neighbors communication Psychology 27 August 2023
Gardening helps seniors socialize: Why it's more than just a hobby
It often seems that gardening is a hobby for seniors, but it can actually be more than just that for them. Gardening can provide numerous benefits for seniors, including opportunities for socialization.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening communication hobby Garden 27 August 2023
How gardening helps seniors psychologically: Having a good hobby matters
When a person has a good hobby, their life changes - and it can help their mental health a lot. Gardening offers numerous psychological benefits for seniors, contributing to their overall well-being and quality of life.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening hobby Garden 18 August 2023
Half of us might have mental problems by the age of 75: A new study
While some people believe that only few people have mental problems, it's simply not true - and a new study shows it. A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has revealed alarming statistics about mental health disorders.
Kate Yakimchuk research health dementia Psychology 4 August 2023
People stress less when they're older: The benefits of aging gracefully
If you're constantly stressed, then you might be glad to hear that most people experience less stress when they're older. In a groundbreaking study led by Professor David Almeida from Penn State, intriguing insights into the effects of daily stress on individuals as they age have emerged.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress mental health Psychology 24 July 2023
How senior people's diet changes: More nutrients, fewer calories
As people age, their dietary needs and habits often undergo changes. They tend to move less, their sleep patterns and metabolism also change, so they often need to start eating differently.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food healthy diet Cooking 19 July 2023
Lonely people tend to have lower brain volume: A new study on brain health and loneliness
Socially isolated individuals may experience reduced brain volume, according to a recent study on solitude's effects on the brain. The study, featured in Neurology, reveals a potential correlation between social isolation and brain volume loss among older adults.
Kate Yakimchuk research loneliness dementia Psychology 15 July 2023