Older Adults and Arthritis: Risk Factors and Management Tips
Impacting 30 million people within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results because of the wearing away of cartilage, creating friction within the joints as unprotected bones rub against one another. While it may appear in virtually any joint, it is most common in the hands, hips, knees, lower back, […]
Senior Care in Topeka, KS: Understanding Severe Fatigue
Feelings of exhaustion can seem like a daily event for a number of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is depleting, and by the conclusion of the day, as soon as we can sink into bed, it is often hard to shut down our minds to achieve a restful […]
Learn the Benefits of Socialization for Seniors
Senior isolation is a growing and intensely serious epidemic in the United States. As many as a third of all older adults live alone, and for many different reasons (limited mobility, chronic health problems, and loss of friends and family, just to name a few) socialization turns out to be increasingly challenging to maintain. The […]
Nutrition for Older Adults: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
We all know the importance of following a healthy and nutritious diet; nonetheless, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For the elderly, it’s even more crucial to steer clear of the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, in many cases tougher. For older adults, lifestyle choices can be impacted by numerous factors: […]
How High Protein Foods Impact Aging and Help Seniors Recover Faster
Pass the protein, please! Recent scientific studies are highlighting the value of high protein food-based diets for older adults, especially during occasions of stress, such as when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or preparing for a surgical procedure or hospitalization, when protein is digested less effectively. And even when seniors are healthy, protein […]
Studies Show the Benefits of Exercise on the Brain for Seniors
Everyone knows how important it is to keep active for our physical health, but studies are now showing even more far-reaching health benefits – namely, a diminished risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The explanation for the connection is uncertain, but there are two theories under […]
Understanding Antibiotic Resistance in Seniors and the Risks of Improper Antibiotic Use
The days of visiting the physician for a routine antibiotic are past, or soon will be. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million people every single year are informed they have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a staggering 23,000 of them die because of this. The cause? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or prescribing […]
Having an Attitude of Gratitude: The Senior Health Benefits of Thankfulness
They say there is always something to be thankful for, and this time of year, more than any other, drives home the importance of having an attitude of gratitude. Nonetheless, for aging parents, for a variety of reasons, it may be difficult to find and focus on the positives in the course of the difficulties […]
Senior Citizen Neglect and Abuse: Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe
It breaks our hearts to listen to stories on the news of vulnerable older adults who have withstood mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it seems like it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – certainly not to our very own family members. Nevertheless, nearly 5 million seniors in the United States are the subject […]
Emergency Action Plan to Help Prepare Seniors for a Natural Disaster
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes, as well as other natural disasters, occur quickly, and while it is crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan ready to go, it is especially important for the elderly, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Because September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the ideal […]