Approximately 20 percent of adults 55 and older experience some type of mental health issue, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, simply being older doesn’t mean your aging loved one will have mental or cognitive problems. That being said, it’s important to be…

Intellectual wellness involves getting seniors involved in mentally challenging pursuits that help them maintain their cognitive abilities. While your aging loved one should be learning something new and practicing his or her current skills every day, it’s common to find seniors who simply don’t get enough intellectual stimulation. These strategies…