Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms and Prevention for Older Adults
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or even a head-on collision in a car accident – something less likely to affect seniors. Yet the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in older adults is much […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Manage Senior Stress Symptoms with These Tips
They’re referred to as “the golden years” for good reason; growing older infuses in people information from lessons learned throughout a lifetime, and the ability to relax from the busy pace of younger adulthood and take time to truly appreciate what matters most. Nonetheless, our senior years can certainly be a time full of added […]
Aging Feet: What to Know
Our feet will carry us in the vicinity of 110,000 miles over the course of our lifetime – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no wonder that as we age, our feet may start to see a host of challenges. Examples of the more widespread foot issues for the elderly include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis affects various joints […]
Does Your Loved One Struggle with One of These Common Senior Sleep Problems?
Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this sounds like a regular evening for your senior loved one, understand that he or she is in good company. While seniors need to have at least 7 hours of sleep each night, as many as 50 percent of all seniors over age 65 report […]