Suddenly, they are alone. This may mean that they also lose their home. They may move in with son or daughter and spouse. Here, in effect, the roles are reversed and suddenly parents become the children living by the rules set out by their offspring. What may be even worse, some of the elderly lose their homes and move into senior complexes.
Many seniors really enjoy life in a senior's lodge and the companionship of other people their age.
But, for some, it causes unhappiness and disorientation. To add to the disillusionment, families may seldom visit, and they feel like they have been abandoned. Eat healthy food, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, and avoid overindulgence in fatty foods or rich desserts. If you have a treatable medical problem, have it treated as soon as possible. Keep a regular schedule as much as possible.