Senior citizens can have elevated levels of cholesterol due to genetics, smoking, lack of exercise, and a poor diet. However, change can be made to reduce their levels. Simply try making the following changes to see the best results: Quit smoking: Higher cholesterol is one of the many negative effects of smoking. Nobody is ever […]
When an older individual has untreated depression, they might lose interest in activities that they previously held interest in, retreat from social interaction, and physical activities. Thus, eventually leading to loss of function. While depression and sadness might seem to go hand and hand, some depressed seniors claim not to feel sad. Instead, they complain […]
Let’s discuss a calm, happy, and leisurely topic such as weekend plans with your family. Including grandparents can make a family outing (or an at home activity) all the better! There are so many things that seniors can still do for enjoyment with their children and grandchildren. Here are a few suggestions to try… ~Family […]
Stroke awareness is essential for everyone, especially seniors. There are ways to focus on prevention care. There are five categories you can improve upon to go down the road of a healthy lifestyle. Options to advance upon include… Healthy diet: Eating high fiber and low sodium foods such as berries, melons, green leafy vegetables, brown […]
Summer is officially here! While it’s great for activities such as the beach and camping, it’s not always the best to maintain optimal health. Now, there are certain summer safety tips that seniors can take to stay perfectly healthy. Just think about the following… Avoiding Dehydration: It is important to stay hydrated, especially while outside […]
We are smack in the middle of summer and it’s extremely hot! Most people won’t want to turn on the oven, but there are so many foods that are easy to make. Plus, it’s important to stay hydrated and you can accomplish this with more than just beverages. So, that’s exactly why we’re going to […]
Summer activities for seniors can be a bit different from other people’s summer time fun. However, it can still be quite an enjoyable season! Here are some recommendations that you can try for yourself or with loved ones… 1. Water Based Activities: Swimming and water aerobics can help you beat the heat while staying fit. […]
For seniors that are looking for a safe way to enhance their physical health stretching, breathing, and meditation practices of yoga can be an excellent solution. It’s a mind and body activity. Doing yoga regularly can result in many benefits such as greater flexibility, improved balance, lower stress, and better sleep. Now, let’s take at each […]
Health is important to focus on and keep balanced. For those that are unfamiliar, June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! It’s the best time to discuss this major health issue that many seniors face. If someone you care about has this illness you can wear purple to help spread awareness. This is the time […]
Do you want to live with family in your senior years? There is certainly a lot more interest in this type of arrangement now than there was even a decade ago. Family living typically can include three generations within a single house. Of course, delicate care decisions like this aren’t only made based on financial […]