5 Causes of Insomnia That May Affect Seniors
Although we all have trouble drifting off to sleep from time to time, it can cause more stress for some than others. You may realize you have insomnia when you regularly have a problem either getting...
View ArticleHow to Safely Control Weight Loss in the Elderly
Dieting is seldom recommended for elderly people unless they are obese or have a compulsive eating disorder. The need for the elderly to lose weight could stem from problems such as stress, which is...
View ArticleHow to Protect Yourself from Home Invasions
Although the knowledge that we live in a crime ridden and unsafe world is not too difficult to understand, few of us heed warnings about keeping our homes safe. This stems from a common belief it will...
View ArticleA Healthy Eating Plan Can Prolong Your Life
Just because we are growing older does not mean we have to live as if we were on death’s door. If we want to live a long, vibrant life well into our senior years, we need to follow a healthy eating...
View Article5 Ways You Can Naturally Improve Your Memory
Most of us are well aware that as we grow older our brain slows down, our memory gets spotty, and our ability to make decisions begins to crumble. As much as we have read and heard about the changes in...
View ArticleYour Senior May be at Risk of a Home Accident
According to statistics, accidents are the major cause of most health problems and can even cause the death of our aging seniors. As we age our bodies begin to fail us and our limbs are no longer...
View ArticleNutritional Needs for Adults May Change as We Age
As we age we may need to make changes to our diet. Because nutritional needs change as we grow older, we must also factor in our slower metabolism and the impact calories consumed will have on our...
View ArticleSenior Safety – Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors
Anyone who reads the newspaper or listens to news broadcasts understands the sometimes rampant crime that can occur in our neighborhoods. Senior safety is of the utmost importance to our aging...
View ArticleKeeping Fit for the Elderly
Ginger curry, cigarettes and a happy marriage, are just some of the things people say have helped them live longer than others. However, incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is very beneficial...
View ArticleHow Seniors Can Keep Their Brain Alive
Have you ever experienced the name of a long-time friend or relative on the tip of your tongue, but you couldn’t remember it for the life of you? Have you struggled with remembering the simplest things...
View ArticleAssistive Devices: Help Your Senior Stay Safe
What are assistive devices and how important are they for seniors? Assistive devices help the elderly to remain active yet safe. They include but are not limited to canes, bath safety devices like grab...
View ArticleSeniors: How Obesity Affects Your Longevity
As most of us know, carrying around excess weight as we grow older has a negative impact on our health and the number of years we will likely live. Some people think that once we retire, that gives us...
View ArticleExercise Safety Tips for Seniors
This article covers a range of issues relating to the health and safety of seniors. Some of these factors are extremely basic but seldom considered whenever senior health is in the spotlight. While you...
View ArticleDiabetes Foot Care a Must for all Diabetics
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the lives of about 16 million people in the United States. Many of those afflicted with the disease are not aware that they have it. Further...
View ArticleSkin Tips for Aging Seniors
Recently I noticed how thin my father’s skin has become. In fact, it is so thin that just touching it can cause it to tear apart. As careful as we are when we apply the lotion the doctor gave him, we...
View ArticleSeniors Can Stay Fit by Eating Right – Here’s how
As we all know aging is a process that occurs over time. We are young, active, and enjoying life. Then one day the realization sets in that we are feeling and looking older; we either do not or cannot...
View ArticleThe Importance of Stress Management for Seniors
Years ago we envisioned our golden years to be full of relaxation and stress free living; at least most of us did. Who in the world would want financial woes, family problems, or emotional upheavals to...
View ArticleHow Sense of Smell Changes Affect Aging Seniors
As most of us are aware, as we age we experience numerous changes in our body. Quite often one of those changes is our sense of smell. Unfortunately, any change in our sense of smell can also affect...
View ArticleAre Dietary Nutritional Supplements a Healthy Choice for Seniors?
My mother fought the battle of the bulge for many years, usually counting calories as a way to keep herself from gaining too much weight. However, as her dementia worsened over time she began gaining...
View ArticleWhy Seniors Should Be Concerned About Their Bed
If you are anywhere north of fifty or sixty, you already know your body is going downhill. As those approaching senior status are aware, sleep does not come as easily or last as long as it once did....
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