The Benefits of Meeting Daily Protein Requirements for Seniors
Pass the cheese, please! Recent scientific studies are showing the benefits of a protein-rich diet for the elderly, particularly during occasions of anxiety, for example, when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or preparing for a surgical treatment or hospitalization, when protein is processed less effectively. And even when healthy, meeting daily protein requirements […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Maintain Brain Health
We know how important it is to be active for our physical health, but studies are now showing many more far-reaching benefits – namely, a reduced possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in older adults. The explanation for the link is unclear, but there are two theories under consideration […]
Proper and Effective Use of Antibiotics for Seniors Is Important in Reducing Drug-Resistant Diseases
The days of visiting the doctor for a standard antibiotic are over, or will soon be. According to the CDC, an astounding 2 million people each year are told they have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. What’s causing it? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or prescribing them […]
Feeling Thankful: Improving Senior Health All Year Long
They say there is always something to be thankful for, and this time of the year, more than any other, drives home the need for us to convey our gratitude. Nevertheless, for older adults, for many different reasons, it can be hard to find and focus on feelings of gratitude in the course of the […]
Senior Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to hear stories from the news of vulnerable seniors who have suffered mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it appears as though it’s something which will happen to “someone else” – certainly not to our own senior loved ones. Nevertheless, approximately 5 million seniors in the U.S. are subjected to some form […]
Home Care Pikesville, MD: Flu Shot Facts to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from simply sniffles and a cough, the flu can strike older adults hard. With a weakened immune system, individuals over age 65 are especially at risk of complications from the flu, which can be quite serious. As we enter into flu season, Home With You Senior Care, experts in home care in Taneytown and […]
The Positive Impact of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
Step into virtually any store at this time of the year and you will be bombarded with displays of sale-priced backpacks, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles packed with parents rushing to check off all of the items from the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And though we might associate the new school year with […]
Maintaining the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule Is Important for Senior Health
In spite of a heightened focus from the medical community in regards to the importance of maintaining an adult immunization schedule, a considerable segment is still not heeding the information – putting these older adults in jeopardy of serious illness or even death. In reality, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted not […]
Water Exercises for Seniors: Beat the Heat and Conquer Mobility Issues
There’s nothing better than a refreshing dip in the pool to combat the July heat, and along with the buoyancy of the water, it offers the added benefit of the perfect low-impact environment to help older adults remain active while alleviating stress to the joints. Make certain to talk with the older adult’s health care […]
It’s a Balancing Act For Family Caregivers: Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a loved one is finding it difficult to finish an activity, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really helping a senior loved one – or could it be hindering? Truth be told, there’s a fine line between ensuring an […]