When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Tag: Senior Health
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Older Adults
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem as though they are a regular occurrence for a few us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of …Read More
Nutrition for the Elderly: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
February 20, 2020
We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet, yet knowing and doing are commonly worlds apart. For seniors, it’s much …Read More
Protein Benefits the Aging Body and Helps Seniors Recover Faster
February 6, 2020
Pass the cheese, please! Recent studies are showing the importance of a protein-rich diet for the elderly, notably during occasions of anxiety, for instance when …Read More
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Helps Seniors Increase Cognitive Function
January 8, 2020
Everybody knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but studies are now uncovering many more far-reaching rewards – namely, a …Read More
Doctors Prescribing Antibiotics Can Lead to Drug-Resistant Diseases that Impact Seniors
November 26, 2019
The days of doctors prescribing antibiotics unnecessarily are over, or soon will be. According to the CDC, an astounding two million people each year are …Read More
Disaster Preparedness Plans to Help Seniors in Case of an Emergency
September 27, 2019
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and various other natural disasters develop quickly, and although it’s crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, …Read More
Manage Senior Stress Symptoms with These Tips
April 25, 2019
They’re referred to as “the golden years” for good reason; growing older infuses in people information from lessons learned throughout a lifetime, and the ability …Read More
Aging Feet: What to Know
April 11, 2019
Our feet will carry us in the vicinity of 110,000 miles over the course of our lifetime – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It’s certainly no wonder …Read More
Does Your Loved One Struggle with One of These Common Senior Sleep Problems?
March 27, 2019
Tossing and turning. Counting sheep. Staring at the clock. If this sounds like a regular evening for your senior loved one, understand that he or …Read More