Kim Santos

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

What To Know When Caring For Someone With Dementia

Dementia is an insidious disease. It can destroy the very fabric of someone’s humanity, stealing away their personality, memories, and dignity. If a spouse, family member or friend has dementia, it is important to understand the various stages of the disease and the types of care that will be required.… Read More

Know The Early Signs Of Dementia

Being occasionally forgetful is a normal sign of aging. What is not normal is when memory loss begins interfering with someone’s ability to function normally in their daily life. For most people, the process of aging can cause sporadic memory lapses that have negligible consequences. For other older adults, memory… Read More

How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Whether you are a caregiver that is a family member or paid, the work you do is life changing. Caring for someone who needs help can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally overwhelming at times. The responsibility of ensuring the health and… Read More

Tips On Bringing Seniors Home From The Hospital

Being discharged from the hospital is a relief for seniors and their families, but it can also be a stressful time because of the challenges associated with recovering at home. It’s a difficult time for patients because while they no longer require hospital-level care, they are still not fully recovered.… Read More

Physical Fitness For Seniors

There comes a day in everyone’s life when Father Time catches up to Mother Nature. It’s just another way of saying that eventually, the day will come when we wake up and our body reminds us that our youth has passed by even though we still feel young at heart.… Read More

Music Helps Seniors Stay Healthy

It has been said that music is good for the soul. That may be true, but according to medical research, it is also good for your health. Numerous studies into the link between music and health all conclude that music has a positive impact on a broad range of physical… Read More