Top Strategies to Boost Quality of Life for Older Loved Ones
As we get ready to jump into 2023, it is a great time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what adjustments we’d like to make in the coming year. It is more than simply making a resolution that we will likely give up on within a matter of weeks. It […]
Getting to the Bottom of Common Misconceptions About Getting Older
If you’re holding onto misconceptions about getting older that involve a sedentary, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider those thoughts! The secret to healthy aging is knowing the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace an active, dynamic […]
Keep Seniors Safe this Summer: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke and Heat-Related Illness
During the long, cold winter, we enthusiastically anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm breezes blow through the house! However, now that we’re approaching the dog days of summer, it’s critical to take preventative measures to make certain we’re aware of the signs of […]
Osteoarthritis Can Increase Fall Risk in the Elderly
The data pertaining to senior falls is startling. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and bring about hundreds of thousands of hip fractures annually, in addition to the countless other injuries sustained. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for individuals with […]
Why Hospitalization Is a Leading Cause of Delirium in the Elderly
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment will be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the results aren’t as expected, and the older adult ends up with a new health concern? More and more often, hospitalizations […]
Chronic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Manage
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before too long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic most of the time, no matter how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in older adults […]
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 […]
The Importance of Grandparents in the Lives of Grandchildren
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent just might be one of life’s greatest joys – a chance to experience once more the delight of spending quality time together with the children in your life; only this time around, they are your children’s children, and so the relationships […]
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 […]
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 […]