New Year, New You: Combat Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Older Adults
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that does not mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! For older adults, especially those diagnosed with chronic health conditions, maintaining an energetic lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge that may seem insurmountable. Yet studies have shown that […]
The Importance of Senior Mental Health Care
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many great benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life without having the responsibilities of a job and young family to raise, plus the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and engaging in activities we enjoy. Even […]
Coping Tips for Older Adults with Pandemic Fatigue
It has been more than six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been set up to emphasize safety can start to wear on all of us, and while there is a normal longing to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new issue that’s impacting senior loved ones: pandemic […]
Tips to Help Manage Age-Related Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
While common in seniors, age-related urinary incontinence is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting day-to-day life in a variety of ways and frequently leading to decreased self-confidence along with the limiting of rewarding activities. Nevertheless, it’s crucial to recognize that bladder control problems are not something that need to simply be accepted as a […]
Shopping for Home Health Care for Seniors: Questions to Ask
Choosing the best care solution for a senior family member is one of the most important as well as daunting decisions you will face. Ensuring the safety and security of the older adult is extremely important, but there are some additional factors to consider as well, for example, if the older adult’s quality of life […]
Symptoms of Dehydration in the Elderly: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During this warmest time of year, maintaining proper hydration is crucial, particularly for older adults. In fact, approximately 50% of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as documented in a recently available UCLA study, which can lead to a plethora of health problems, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection, as well as a greater risk […]
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an increased risk for a number of health concerns for seniors, who are more prone to heat-related complications such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) Heat exhaustion […]
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries. 6 Health Tips for Men with Mesothelioma The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) compiled a list of health tips for men. The tips below are adapted from their list. Read the […]
Multiple Elderly Health Issues May Be Associated with More Adverse Drug Effects
Anyone who has taken a prescription medication knows that it normally includes a comprehensive list of possible adverse side effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the harm that could result from these negative reactions can often outweigh the benefit. For older adults, nearly all of whom take […]
Hearing Loss with Age: Signs, Causes, and Helping Seniors Cope
Isolated. Misunderstood. Left out. These are just a few of the emotions that are prevalent in people who experience hearing loss with age, who struggle to continue to keep social connections with friends, and family members who find it difficult to communicate with them. Hearing loss with age is quite prevalent, for a variety of […]