Preventing Slips and Falls in Your Home
Slips and falls are some of the most frequently reported accidents in the United States and cause nearly one-third of all nonfatal injuries according to the National Safety Council. This can be particularly dangerous if you have the elderly, people w...
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Staying Physically Active in Your Senior Years
Staying physically active is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy in your senior years. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly. That’s around 30 minutes per day, five (5) days a week. As ...
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Why Do Seniors Need to Have Proper Oral Care?
Many seniors neglect their dental health due to mobility problems or forgetfulness. But this shouldn’t be an excuse not to maintain good oral health. More so for seniors who are prone to having dental problems and other diseases. According to recen...
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Importance of Proper Nourishment in Senior Age
Micronutrient deficiency is rampant among the elderly. It is because of the lack of nutritional value in the food they eat. When we have no time to cook at home, we always turn to fast food for our meal fixes, but we know most of them are unhealthy. ...
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Lowering Hypertension Risk Through Physical Activity
Hypertension is one of the most common ailments among older adults in the US. It’s also the biggest risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. As scary as it sounds, it’s not impossible to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of getting h...
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Dealing with Loved Ones with Dementia
It’s not an easy task to care for our loved ones with Dementia. Slowly, impairments will manifest in them. Dementia will also cause them to become more prone to dangers and injuries. Given this, it is best that every family member knows how to ...
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