As seniors age, their risk of falls increases dramatically. In fact, statistics provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the National Council on Aging(NCOA) website show that falls are much more common than one may guess. According to the statistics,...
Home is often considered a safe haven where we can unwind and relax. We often think that it is one of the safest places that we can be – where we are in control. We don’t usually think about the hidden dangers that may be...
As seniors age, the lack of connection with others and a diminishing social life can cause an increase of depression as well as a multitude of other health problems. Depression and isolation in seniors can even cause sickness, high blood pressure and an increased risk...
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As seniors age and begin to need more care, they may become overwhelmed by the choices that a simple Internet search on senior care can give them. Results can include multiple home health care services, senior living communities and adult day services. With all of...
As our loved ones age and their need for long-term care increases, we may begin to feel helpless for not being able to care for them and afraid of what will happen if they need to move to a long-term care community. Will they get...
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When it comes to aging, many seniors fear the loss of their independence. Seniors hope to live as independently as possible for as long as possible; however, aging can make independence a little harder to maintain. To combat the effects of the aging process, we...
We all know that the key to staying healthy is exercising, but did you know that walking can be just as beneficial as strenuous exercise? This is becoming one of the top ways to stay in shape and free the mind, but there are many...
