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 …Read More
Summer Heat Safety Tips for Seniors
June 26, 2020
Category: Senior Health
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
June 18, 2020
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 …Read More
Multiple Elderly Health Issues May Be Associated with More Adverse Drug Effects
May 8, 2020
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 …Read More
Hearing Loss with Age: Signs, Causes, and Helping Seniors Cope
April 17, 2020
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 …Read More
Head Trauma from a Fall Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought is probably a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Understanding Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem like a common event for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is …Read More
The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation in the Elderly
February 28, 2020
Preventing social isolation in the elderly is an ever-increasing and extremely important endeavor. Up to 33% of all the elderly live alone, and for many …Read More
Healthy Eating Guidelines for Older Adults on a Budget
February 20, 2020
We know the importance of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet; however, knowing and doing are often worlds apart. For aging adults, it is …Read More
The Benefits of Meeting Daily Protein Requirements for Seniors
February 6, 2020
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, …Read More
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Maintain a Healthy Brain
January 8, 2020
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 …Read More