Lower an Older Adult’s Risk for Alzheimer’s with These Five Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Lower an Older Adult's Risk for Alzheimer's with These Five Healthy Lifestyle Choices It’s well known that a healthy lifestyle [...]
Learn About COPD and How to Help a Senior You Love Live with This Condition
Learn About COPD and How to Help a Senior You Love Live with This Condition COPD has moved to the [...]
10 Questions to Ask When Searching for In-Home Care
10 Questions to Ask When Searching for In-Home Care Searching for In-Home Care can be a big task. There are so many companies out there that provide In-Home Care services, so how do you choose one that is a reputable, safe, and reliable company that is also the right fit for your needs? We have compiled a list of questions that should help make the selection process easier: Is the [...]
3 Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
3 Signs of Elder Financial Abuse A bank withdrawal that's not remembered, a change in investments, increasingly confusing personal accounting. Are these just “senior” moments? Possibly. But they could also indicate some things more sinister. Elder financial abuse against those aged 65 or older constitutes 35 percent of all financial exploitation in the United States every year. Financial fraud can take many different forms - from blatant stealing of funds, [...]
3 Natural Therapies That Can Make You Happier
3 Natural Therapies That Can Make You Happier Now more than ever, the idea of using alternative medicine and natural therapies is gaining more attention and appeal from doctors and patients alike. Both innovative and ancient holistic healing methods are becoming more popular thanks to their ability to reduce discomfort and pain, boost the immune system, strengthen muscles, and promote well-being. Whether you are entering the golden years of life, [...]
The Importance of Flu Shots for Seniors
The Importance of Flu Shots for Seniors For seniors aged 65 years and older, there’s never a good time to get the flu. And this year, that’s especially true. With coronavirus cases still on the rise, it’s more important than ever for seniors to take steps to protect their health. One way to do this is to plan on getting the seasonal flu vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease [...]
The Impacts of Social Isolation on the Elderly During the Pandemic
The Impacts of Social Isolation on the Elderly During the Pandemic Social isolation and loneliness can be especially challenging for seniors during the pandemic. Learn ways to help keep seniors engaged, active and safe, right in the comfort of home. For nearly everyone, the coronavirus pandemic upended the way we live. Social and religious gatherings were suspended, face-to-face meetings with friends and family strongly cautioned, even trips to the grocery [...]