“This won’t go on for very long,” Sharon Hall said to herself when she invited her elderly mother, who’d suffered several small strokes, to live with her. That was five years ago, just before Hall turned 65 and found herself crossing into older age. In the intervening years, Hall’s husband […]
No matter your age, it’s never too late to get fit. These easy tips will help you get started safely and make it fun. What are the benefits of exercise for older adults? There are many reasons why we tend to slow down and become more sedentary with age. It […]
A Well-Balanced Diet Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, stay energized, and get the nutrients you need. It also lowers your risk of developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. According […]
by Barry J. Jacobs Caregivers often feel an emotional mix of relief and guilt, reassurance and anxiety. When the phone call finally came, I gasped in shock. It was a social worker from the nursing home where my mother had been on a waiting list for the admission for a year […]
The days when bingo and birthday celebrations were the social highlight for seniors in assisted living, thankfully have long since passed. Many communities nowadays offer a well-rounded menu of activities that can keep seniors engaged and stimulated, no matter how diverse the interests and abilities. Here’s a rundown of just some […]
WHEN A PANEL OF HEALTH and nutrition experts ranked 35 diets for Best Diets 2015, they considered not only weight loss, but also whether diets were heart healthy, good for controlling diabetes and easy to follow. Now, two-panel members discuss which U.S. News-ranked diets make the most sense for seniors. Fewer Calories/More Protein For Amy Campbell, […]
Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used […]
Summer is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun. However, an older adult’s idea of a “good time” is different than what people in younger age groups typically like to do for recreation and entertainment, especially when those activities take place outdoors. Older adults and seniors are […]
The early warning signs of dehydration can be difficult to detect in elderly people. For one, elderly adults don’t feel thirst as strongly as other adults, and thirst is a common early warning sign for mild dehydration. Plus, there are a number of other reasons elderly adults face a greater […]
Staying active in mind and body is essential for our health and well-being. Oftentimes, the hardest part of getting started is taking the first step, but there are a variety of simple ways to keep seniors active, if you know where to start looking. Socialization Activities It’s no secret that […]