Understanding Age Related Balance Disorders
Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries for adults ages 65 and older, accounting for over 1.4 million incidents yearly in the USA. About 1 in 4 older adults experience a fall each year that causes injuries ranging from minor bumps and bruises to life-threatening bone fractures… Read More
Facts About Diabetes And Aging
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects about 25% of people aged 65 and older. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high. Glucose is our body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. To convert glucose into energy, our body… Read More
Facts About Sleep Disorders and Aging
One of the common problems associated with aging is a disruption in sleep patterns. Sleep disorders are prevalent in the elder population, affecting about 50% of people 65 and older versus only 15-25% of younger age groups. Many seniors struggle with the quality and duration of their sleep and when… Read More
Smart Cleaning Tips For Senior Living
Household chores can be strenuous no matter what your age but for many older people, the tasks necessary to keep your home clean and safe can be especially difficult. The physical and cognitive changes that occur during aging can impact a senior’s ability to maintain a neat, organized home and… Read More
Living Well With Arthritis
Arthritis is the most common medical condition that affects older adults. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about half of adults 65 years of age and older have some form of arthritis with the percentage increasing as people become older. According to the CDC, arthritis is a major… 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
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
