How to Help Your Elderly Parent Cope with the Heat
While summers in Malta are rather beautiful and looked forward to by many, it is important to understand the negative effects they have on the elderly. These include; breathlessness, dizziness, weakness, and confusion. Therefore, it is important to understand how to help the elderly cope with the heatwaves which are highly common during Maltese summers. […]
Wait, What? 4 of The Most Common Causes of Hearing Loss
It may come in many forms, from being unable to hear high-pitched sounds to total loss of hearing. Yet of the different types of hearing loss, over 90% is sensorineural; hearing impairment or deafness in which the root cause lies in the inner ear or sensory organ. People with hearing loss may find it frustrating […]
Inspirational Elderly People Who Achieved Something Great
While most senior citizens choose to spend their retired years slowing down and taking it easy, others focus their time energy on getting out of their comfort zone. From climbing Mount Everest to becoming Instagram sensations, these people went on to achieve something great in their later years. As leading providers of retirement homes in Malta, […]
How to Help Senior Citizens Stay Cool in Hot Weather
There are many positive things about Maltese summers – beautiful weather, holidays and more free time for family and friends to meet up and have fun together. However, the high temperatures can have potentially negative effects on the elderly, which may include dehydration, heat stress or exhaustion. As the leading provider of elderly homes in […]
Tips on Helping the Elderly With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss affects senior citizens in a number of ways, both physically and emotionally. It can range from moderate to severe, resulting from illness, certain medications or exposure to loud noises over a long period of time. When it comes to care for the elderly in Malta, our team at CareMalta are leading experts – […]
Factors That Affect Bone Health
Bones provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles and store calcium, yet your bones are constantly changing as new bone is made and old bone is broken down. The likelihood of developing osteoporosis – a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle – depends on how much bone mass you attain by the age […]
Keeping an Eye on Eye Problems: A Guide to Maintaining Good Eyesight
Aging does not necessarily lead to vision impairment or irreparably poor eyesight. That being said, it’s still very important to maintain a lifestyle that helps to delay or prevent common eye problems as our bodies get older. Healthy eyesight in the elderly is vital; among other things, a clear field of vision can help to […]
Tips on Ageing Positively
We have seen a considerable increase in life expectancy in the space of a couple of generations, which means more people are looking forward to twenty or more years of retired life. Keeping this reality in mind, CareMalta – providers of retirement homes in Malta – believe it is important to explore our attitudes towards […]
CareMalta’s Pick of the Best Apps for the Elderly
Who says only the young can be tech-savvy? With all the advancements being made in mobile technology, many companies around the globe have come up with ways to make life easier for seniors with just a tap of the finger. As the leading provider of retirement homes in Malta, we’ve compiled a list of the […]