February is all about heart awareness month. It’s especially important to keep this in mind for seniors. Cardiovascular health can be risky when not tended to properly. As seniors age, there are certain risk factors that can set off red flags like elevated blood pressure. It might be beneficial to have an at home machine, […]
Dance therapy is psychotherapeutic use of movement that can further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of seniors. Both music and movement stimulate the brain’s reward centers, with even some overlap. Together they increase the number of activated pleasure centers, which is excellent in helping to fight off depression in senior citizen. It can […]
Music therapy for seniors is very beneficial. It can aid in cognitive function, stress reduction, exercise routine, and social outings. Let’s review all the positive attributes… Improve Cognitive Skills Music therapy can help seniors improve recalling memories. Music has been shown to elicit a positive reaction when you hear music that reminds you of your […]
Daylight savings time can be a real struggle for seniors. That’s why it is essential to have preparation to ease into the change. Below you’ll find some tips that can help… Start by moving your bedtime a little each day. Say 15 minutes each day leading up to daylight savings can help your body gradually […]
Comfort for seniors is important because in their later years, elders need that more than ever. Living by yourself can get quite lonely. So, having a soft, comforting, companion can occupy your mind from time to time. Joy For All can be an excellent gift for your grandma, grandpa, great aunt, great uncle, and more… […]
Osteoporosis in seniors is very common, but it needs to be treated. It’s found more in women, but that doesn’t mean that men can’t be diagnosed with it as well. Osteoporosis is when your bones become thin, lose density, and become increasingly fragile. It is a process that develops gradually over many years, and it […]
Autumn has approached steadfast, and while it’s breathtakingly beautiful you do need to think about seniors. Autumn safety is important because it can affect seniors inside and outside their homes. Now, there are many ways to institute autumn safety… Rake the Leaves Crimson autumn leaves are a true sight, but despite their beauty, fallen […]
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 […]
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 […]