Nutrition Tips for Seniors: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of following a healthy diet, yet knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For seniors, it’s all the more important to avoid the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, typically more difficult. For many older adults, lifestyle choices are subject to multiple factors: Prescription medication side effects that […]
How a High Protein Diet Helps Seniors Recover Faster from Surgery
Pass the protein, please! Current research studies are highlighting how a high protein diet helps seniors, notably during occasions of stress, in particular when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or getting ready for a medical procedure or hospitalization, when protein is digested less effectively. And even when older adults are healthy, protein is […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Boost Cognitive Function in Seniors
We know how important it is to stay active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering a great deal more far-reaching, added benefits – namely, a lower possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the link is unclear; however, there are two […]
Traveling with Seniors This Holiday Season? These Tips Can Help!
It is the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With so many families separated by geographic distance, or simply by the demands of life, we all look forward to the chance to reconnect with loved ones over the holiday season. And for older adults, the opportunity to spend quality time with […]
Important Tips About the Proper Use of Antibiotics for Seniors
The occasions of visiting the doctor for a routine antibiotic are done, or will soon be. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million people annually are clinically determined to have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a staggering 23,000 of them die as a consequence. The cause? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or prescribing them […]
Creating a Safe and Comforting Holiday for Loved Ones with Dementia
Living with dementia is daunting on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise that come with the holidays, and you may just have a recipe for elevated agitation, stress, and discomfort. The secret to a satisfying holiday for both your family, along with a senior loved one […]
Feeling Thankful: The Senior Health Benefits of Fostering an Attitude of Gratitude
They say there is always something to be grateful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, drives home the desire for us to express our gratitude. Nevertheless, feeling thankful, especially for aging parents, can be challenging in the middle of the difficulties of growing older, such as chronic health issues, mobility […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Halloween: The Specific Challenges and Steps to Overcome Them
There’s certainly no age limit in experiencing the fun of Halloween! Older adults are often thrilled by visits from trick-or-treaters, as well as the chance to delight in fall treats and fun decorations. Nonetheless, if a cherished older adult is struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, certain elements of the Halloween season might be […]
Elder Neglect and Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.
It breaks our hearts to hear stories in the news of vulnerable older adults who have withstood mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it may seem as if it is something which will happen to “somebody else” – definitely never to our very own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, as many as five million seniors in the […]
National Preparedness Month: The Perfect Time to Create a Disaster Plan for Seniors
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters develop suddenly, and although it’s necessary for all of us to have a disaster plan established, it’s extremely vital for senior loved ones, who are often challenged with mobility or chronic health issues. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it is the perfect opportunity to make sure […]