Could Your Frame of Mind Impact Your Overall Health?
Your overall frame of mind can impact your health. Studies find that a positive outlook can improve your health. A negative outlook raises your risk for chronic stress. Chronic stress is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and lowered immunities. Chronic stress also impacts brain chemicals that help you feel upbeat and happy. Hormone […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Shingles?
Shingles can be a serious and miserable condition for older adults. Coming from the same virus that leads to chickenpox, varicella zoster, herpes zoster can arise in anyone who has experienced chicken pox. Though people of any age, including children, can develop shingles if they have experienced chicken pox, the risk for developing this condition […]
Four Ways to Help Your Dad Prepare for His Checkup
Your dad always becomes anxious before doctor appointments. It’s a simple checkup, but he stresses out. Once he’s nervous, it’s a struggle to get him into the car and to the medical office. Here are some tips on helping him prepare for his yearly checkup. Prepare a List of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements. […]
How Are Many Seniors Spending Their Retirement?
One of the topics AgingStats.gov looked at was how senior citizens spend their retirement. The top five things seniors are doing after retirement: Sleeping more. Leisure activities. Household chores. Eating and Drinking. Caregiving. 1. Sleeping. Sleeping is something those 65 or older are doing more. In fact, the study found that 37 to 38 […]
Ways to Build Muscle After an Elderly Person Falls
After a fall, many elderly men and women become fearful of activity. If someone isn’t there, they’re not likely to go for a walk or do whatever activity led to the initial fall. One of the best ways to prevent a fall is by building muscle strength and improving balance and stamina. Here are some […]
What Plans Should You Make for Care During Your Parent’s Lung Cancer Experience?
Hearing that your aging parent is living with cancer is a life-changing moment. As soon as your senior hears this diagnosis, it is time to start making a variety of important decisions. While your parent will need to make very personal decisions such as the medical team they will use, and the types of treatments […]
Technology is Making Bikes Safer for Seniors
Have you heard about pedalecs or e-bikes? They’re growing in popularity and have a motor that takes over the pedaling when you want. It makes cycling easier when people are on a hill or start to tire out after a long bike ride. The Dutch took the idea behind an e-bike and made some changes […]
Who Should Be Involved in Family Meetings about Your Senior’s Care?
One of the bigger aspects of holding regular family meetings about your aging adult’s care could be making sure that the right people are at the meetings. There are a lot of variables that can help you determine who should be at which meeting. Every Family Is Different. Family dynamics are a complicated thing. You […]
How Should You Respond if a Senior with Dementia Says She Wants to Go Home?
One extremely common utterance you might hear from a senior with dementia is the phrase, “I want to go home.” As you work your way past your surprise and other feelings, this phrase can get easier to manage. Offer Comfort and Reassurance. The very first response needs to be comfort. Often your senior has a […]
Physical and Mental Well-Being Both Start With Diet and Exercise
Diet and exercise are keys to both mental and physical well-being. Experts recommend seniors get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. Diet should include plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains. Processed, high-sugar, and high-fat foods can impact overall health and lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels that impact […]
