Aging in place can be simply described as getting older without the need to move to another place. In other words, you can remain at home by slightly modifying your home to suit an older person. With modern technology and medicine, seniors are living much older now. It’s estimated that in the next forty years or so, seniors will represent one out of five people in the United States. This means that there will…
Coping with dementia can test your nerves and will. This is true for patients, residents, and caregivers. Days turn into weeks, and months become years. It is overwhelming for many, but there are still ways to deal with it. As lifespans increase, so do dementia rates. And yet researchers are making great strides in understanding and treating this disorder. A medical revolution is underway with stem cell research, medical nanotechnology, and many other new…
Gardening for seniors can be a relaxing and healthy pastime. It is a way to provide some outdoor activity in the sun, and an important way to work with nature. Gardening is one of my all-time favorite activities. I spent this last weekend with my children out in the yard tilling the soil to lay out my seeds, and planting my vegetables for the year. I worked at a landscaping company every summer from the…
What about air purifiers for seniors? Are they helpful? Do they work? In this quick article, we’ll discuss how air purifiers work, and how they can benefit seniors. Air Purifiers for Seniors are a Healthy Choice Seniors typically have concerns about getting ill, but there are a fair amount of measures they can implement to keep as healthy as possible. Everyone knows that as people age, their health starts to deteriorate. Like individuals…
It should be a daily goal to implement nutrition tips for seniors. However, when seniors live alone or if they are not closely monitored, they might be snacking too much, or eating the wrong foods. If you choose to eat as a family or group, it is easier to monitor what they eat, and encourage them to eat healthier meals. Eating with others is something that seniors enjoy. It often increases their appetite when they…
Obesity and overweight seniors are not always associated with each other. However, as seniors age, they often develop multiple health complications. Obesity is preventable, and it is one less health complication that seniors should endure. When it comes to being overweight, many men and women do not understand the adverse affects this can have on their overall health. Seniors health can be greatly impacted by obesity. These health effects which can actually be brought on by being…