Bone Health And Older Adults
Whenever a group of older adults gather to socialize, at some point in time the conversations will invariably gravitate toward the struggles some are having with various bone issues associated with aging. Osteoporosis affects about 54 million people in the United States with women being four times more likely to… Read More
Hot Weather Safety For Older Adults
Summer is a fun, active time for people who enjoy outdoor activities. For people aged 60 and older, summer can also be a time of the year when their well-being is at greater risk because they are more prone to heat related illnesses. Extreme or prolonged hot weather can be… Read More
Straight Talk About Senior Hearing Loss
Most people know someone in their family or social circle that is dealing with hearing loss. Age related hearing loss (also known as Presbycusis) is prevalent in senior populations, affecting about 1 in 3 people over 65 and almost 1 in 2 people aged 75 and older. In many cases,… Read More
The Facts About Vitamin And Mineral Supplements For Seniors
A healthy diet is important at any age because it provides the body with the nutrients it needs to maintain sound physical and mental health. In most cases, a well-balanced diet is all that most people need to supply their bodies with all the vitamins and minerals it requires. Once… Read More
How To Manage Stress And Anxiety
Everyone suffers from episodes of stress and anxiety at various times in their lives. Feeling stressed or anxious are normal, short-term emotional responses that people have when dealing with the pressures of everyday life. What is abnormal is when these feelings do not go away on their own and rise… Read More
Skin Care Tips For Seniors
One of the most visible signs associated with aging are changes to the skin. While everyone ages differently due to their genetics, changes to the skin are inevitable because skin loses elasticity over time and the natural production of oils in the skin also decreases, causing it to dry out.… Read More
Preventing The Aches And Pains Of Aging
It happens to everyone past a certain age. We get out of bed one morning and the spring in our step is gone and replaced by aches and pains that were not there the day before. We notice after engaging in physical activities that muscle soreness no longer comes and… Read More
What Seniors Need To Know About Vaccines
Our immune system is our body’s main line of defense against biological invaders such as viruses, bacteria and other things that can make us ill. It is an amazing, complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that protect us from getting sick and promotes healing when we are ill or… Read More
What Seniors Need To Know About Cataracts
You might notice that when driving at night, the headlights of approaching vehicles have a starburst or halo effect around them. When you sit down and watch a program on television, the colors on the screen may appear faded and the resolution is no longer crisp and clear. You may… Read More
Better Sleep For Older Adults
How we sleep plays a vital role in our ability to maintain optimal health. Healthy sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being because sleep helps restore body functions, improve cognitive thinking, and minimize the risks of developing serious illnesses. Quality sleep is important at any age but for… Read More
