Arthritis Tips, Treatment Options and Risk Factors for Seniors
Impacting 30 million individuals in the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, causing friction within the joints as unprotected bones rub against each other. While it can happen in virtually any joint, it is most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower […]
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Older Adults
Feelings of exhaustion may seem as though they are a regular occurrence for a few us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is exhausting, and by the end of the day, when we can once and for all sink into bed, it is often not easy to stop our thoughts […]
Senior Isolation Statistics Show the Importance of Socialization for Older Adults
Senior isolation statistics show an ever-increasing and very serious epidemic in the United States. As many as 33% of all the elderly live alone, and for many different reasons (limited mobility, chronic health conditions, and loss of friends and family, just to identify a few) socialization turns out to be extremely challenging to maintain. The […]
Nutrition for the Elderly: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet, yet knowing and doing are commonly worlds apart. For seniors, it’s much more important to prevent the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, often tougher. For many seniors, lifestyle choices are subject to a number of factors: Prescription side effects […]
Protein Benefits the Aging Body and Helps Seniors Recover Faster
Pass the cheese, please! Recent studies are showing the importance of a protein-rich diet for the elderly, notably during occasions of anxiety, for instance when fighting a chronic disease or acute illness, or preparing for a medical procedure or hospitalization, when protein is processed less effectively. And even when seniors are healthy, protein benefits the […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Increase Cognitive Function
Everybody knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering many more far-reaching rewards – namely, a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in older adults. The reason for the link is not yet fully understood, but there are two […]
Doctors Prescribing Antibiotics Can Lead to Drug-Resistant Diseases that Impact Seniors
The days of doctors prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily are over, or soon will be. According to the CDC, an astounding two million people each year are identified as having an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a result. The reason? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or prescribing them when unnecessary. The truth […]
Learn How Having a Thankful Attitude Can Have Senior Health Benefits
They say there’s always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, emphasizes the need for us to convey our gratitude. Yet for senior loved ones, for many different reasons, it may be hard to find and focus on the positives in the middle of the challenges of […]
Elder Fraud and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who’ve endured mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seem as though it is something that happens to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own family members. However, nearly five million seniors in the United States are subjected to […]
Disaster Preparedness Plans to Help Seniors in Case of an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters develop quickly, and although it’s crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, it’s extremely important for older adults, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health issues. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to make sure the […]