Summer safety is a topic of concern for seniors due to heat related illnesses such as hyperthermia. Per the National Institute on Aging, hyperthermia is an abnormal high body temperature caused by the body’s inability to cope with the heat. …
Senior safety is a big concern as we age. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls in older adults have reached more than 36 million per year. However, this does not mean falls are unavoidable. Seniors …
We do not have to overthink proper eating. Before each meal, think of what you are going to eat. We want a balance of foods providing the vitamins and nutrients the body needs without over doing it on the calories. …
National Nutrition Month is an annual check in on a person’s diet and health lifestyle. This is important to everyone especially as we age. Are you getting enough nutrients, vitamins, calories in your diet? This campaign helps focus attention to …
Bathing is an everyday task that seems harmless, but it can be a huge risk for seniors. Some seniors are already classified as a fall-risk, so it is important to take all precautions to have safe shower experiences. Here are …
A significant lifestyle change is necessary for people with diabetes. Those who have diabetes need to adjust their diets, stick to exercise plans, ensure their medications are taken consistently, and above all, ensure they monitor themselves regularly. According to the …
The importance of having the right resources during day-to-day living or through a pandemic is essential. Families want to feel secure and having convenient choices is needed. Below are 3 grocery applications that are user friendly and helpful during current …
As we grow older with age, we grow a little bit more clumsy and fragile as much as we don’t want to believe it. We do, however, grow a little bit wiser as well. That is why it is important …
One of the major concerns that we have as nurses for our patients at home is falls at home. Many times, patients are sent home with various new medications and with all the information given to you upon discharge, it’s …
While it is always important for anyone to stay healthy and in shape regardless of age, deciding on what type of equipment to purchase for your home gym may rest solely on that. For seniors specifically, you may want to …
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