For older adults, loss of independence and control over their lives is a frightening prospect. In fact, many problems sadly common among seniors are a result of being too proud to ask for help for worry that they’ll be put into a home, and something that could have been easily corrected or prevented while it was minor, becomes something much more serious or dangerous. But there’s a way for older adults to retain their independence into their twilight years, while still receiving the help they need and staying safe. And that is through home health care services.
For seniors, continued social activity is critical to wellness. The National Institute on Aging has found a correlation between seniors’ overall health and the amount of social engagement. Emotional bonds lead to many positive health outcomes, such as healthier habits, positive mental health, and mental stimulation.
Fall is an exciting season for many people. The cooler weather, the changing of the leaves, and more, give people plenty of things to look forward to from the equinox to the winter solstice. Among everything else, fall is the harvest season first and foremost. And while pumpkin and other squashes are the star of the show, there’s many more fruits and vegetables in season to choose from, and some of them have considerable health benefits of interest to seniors. Read on to find out what you should be filling your grocery basket with, and what they can do for your body!
TV shows like The Golden Girls or Netflix’s hit Grace and Frankie make an appealing case for older, unrelated adults living their twilight years together under one roof. With a number of mental, physical, and financial benefits to such a practice, it’s no wonder that many older adults are choosing to age in place together, as roommates.
According to the CDC, most of the five million people treated each year for skin cancer are 65 years of age or older. Because less than half of older adults protect their skin adequately from the sun when outside for an hour or more, seniors can needlessly put themselves at a higher risk of developing melanoma, or other harmful skin cancers. And with adults living longer than ever, practicing life-long skin care habits is more important than ever.
The older we get, the more important it is to plan out important events, and other lifestyle changes throughout the year to come. Planning factors such as budgets, home changes, transportation and more can help us not forget anything, but also relieve us of the stress we might otherwise incur.