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Spring brings a sense of renewal and freshness, but for many seniors, it also marks the beginning of allergy season. Here are tips to manage the symptoms.
Tips for Managing Springtime Allergies Among SeniorsWhile it is entirely possible to work out at home or outside, joining and working out at a gym has numerous advantages. For one, there is a large amount of space and a wide variety of equipment and machines, all allowing you to perform many exercises that would be otherwise difficult or impossible at home. Staff and instructors teach classes for you to follow along with, and can show you the correct and safe way to use machines and perform exercises. Gyms also provide a place to exercise in the event of bad weather, and many health insurance plans offer discounted or even free gym memberships.
Gym Safety TipsThere is certainly no doubt that you’ve heard something about the terrible epidemic of opioids that is sweeping the nation, ruining and costing so many lives in the United States.
Opioids Raise Fall RiskDeep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a large vein, most often in the lower leg, thigh, pelvis, or arm. The clot can not only cause temporary or permanent damage in the vein where it forms, but there is another risk of it breaking free.
Lowering the Danger of Blood ClotsIn the United States, more than 30 million people are currently living with diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that happens when levels of blood glucose, more commonly known as blood sugar, are too high.
Managing and Preventing Diabetes ComplicationsMaybe your trips to the supermarket produce section are limited to grabbing a few tomatoes, bananas, apples and an onion or two for a basic selection of fruits and vegetables.
Leafy Greens for a Younger BrainIn today's world, seniors are often targeted by cybercriminals. Let's take a look at some of the ways you as a senior can stay safe online.
Internet Safety Tips for Seniors: Protecting Your Personal InformationWhen the word travel comes up, most people have different images come up in their minds. For some, it means jet-setting off to a exotic, tropical locale. For others, a simple road trip out to see tourist stops along the highway, or maybe an all-inclusive cruise through the Gulf of Mexico.
Travel Tips for SeniorsOur teeth and gums change as we age. The years of wear and tear will take a toll, often leading to thinning enamel and broken or lost teeth. And even when teeth are repaired, with crowns, fillings, root canals or bridges, they are still less hardy. And gums recede, leading to sensitive areas of the teeth not covered by enamel to be exposed.
Oral Health for SeniorsDespite the challenges of Parkinson's disease, advances in technology have the potential to make a world of difference for seniors living with the condition.
How Technology Can Help Seniors with Parkinson's Maintain IndependenceFor your elderly loved ones who still live alone in their homes, it is only natural to worry about their safety and well being. But no matter how much you worry, they may be less safe than you realize. But the good news is that there are steps that you can take to boost the safety of their homes, which will make them more secure and increase the peace of mind for both you and your aging parents.
Improving Home Safety for ParentsRetirement is often viewed through the lens of a financial planner, that is to say, when do you want to retire and how much will you need to save to do it? Work and save until you reach that number, and then stop. And the popular narrative is that once you reach that age and retire successfully, it becomes a time for reinvention and rebirth. The common question is “what will you do to fill the work shaped hole in your life?”
Working After RetirementOne thing that seems to be in the air today is that good feelings for other people can be in short supply. Whether it’s arguments shooting back and forth from either side of the political divide, snarky comments on Facebook or Youtube, mean and inflammatory tweets, and news sites about one misery or another happening in the world somewhere, it seems like everything is designed to make us all feel prickly, judgmental, and self-focused.
Feel Better About Yourself By Feeling Better About OthersWith Daylight Savings past us and an extra hour of sunlight in the evenings as the days get longer as we travel through Spring on into Summer, it’s a good time to remind everyone that sunburn season is officially upon us. That means that it is time to start thinking about protecting our skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays that can give us painful sunburns as well as raise our risk of contracting skin cancer.
Here Comes the Sun!You may or may not have once heard the term “elder orphans” during the past year or two. This term was coined to describe those seniors who do not have a spouse or children who can assist them as the needs of their care change as they age. It is currently estimated that about twenty two percent of older adults today fall into this category, with the number only expected to rise as time goes on.
Planning Ahead for Solo AgingAs we age, it’s harder to get a good night’s sleep. We may find ourselves in bed for hours, unable to drift off to sleep. Or, we might find ourselves sleeping right away, but then experience a period of wakefulness in the middle of the night, perhaps waking up at 4am and then being stuck staring at the ceiling until dawn. Painful health conditions and some medications can interfere with sleep. And middle of the night bathroom trips can get us up out of bed, of course, and even if we are getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep, we might not feel rested for the next day.
Healthy Sleep means Healthy AgingIf you've noticed that your elderly relative mixes up their medication often lately, it's important that you stay involved in ensuring they get their doses on time and correctly. Here are some suggestions on how you can help.
What to Do If Elderly Relatives Frequently Mix Up Their Pills and MedicationDaylight savings time may be a minor inconvenience for us but it can be entirely disorienting for seniors with dementia. Learn more about how daylight savings time affects seniors and ways to minimize its effects.
How Daylight Savings Time Can Be Disorienting For Seniors With DementiaElderly independent living abuse is a legal term that refers to the illegal or unauthorized use of a senior citizen’s assets, property, or money. When someone exploits the elderly to use their wealth without the permission or knowledge of their caretakers or the full understanding of the elderly person, it is a crime of a type of fraud.
Preventing Financial Abuse of the ElderlyAmericans are living much longer than ever now, and the truth is that bad health is not an unavoidable or natural part of the aging process. There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding getting older, but with moderate research findings and practical experience they can be disproven, altering the way we think about aging into and through the twilight years.
Senior Health MythsEveryone alive is aware of the harmful effects of smoking, but the problem with nicotine addiction is that just being informed as to the negative health outcomes isn’t necessarily enough to stop. Any doctor under the sun will suggest for you to quit smoking, and your loved ones will certainly feel much better in their twilight years living a smoke-free lifestyle. But wanting to quit and actually quitting successfully are two different animals. Consider the following ways you can support and help facilitate your loved ones’ desire to give up their smoking habit.
Helping Your Aging Parents Quit SmokingIt’s hard to know just how to plan for aging parents, but it’s especially hard for adult children with their own lives and responsibilities. There are several factors to consider when contemplating long term care for elderly parents.
Caring for Aging ParentsIt's essential to stay hydrated, especially for seniors. These are the benefits, risks, and recommended drinks when it comes to hydration.
Hydration 101: The Benefits, Risks And Recommended DrinksMillions of people are affected by allergies. Seniors can experience severe allergies thanks to some factors. Take the time to understand allergies in the elderly to know the best care you can give to your affected senior loved one.
Allergies In The Elderly: Causes, Symptoms, & TreatmentsThe months following your loved one experiencing a stroke are frequently difficult. The transformation will necessitate an entirely new perspective on care, routine, and priorities. Not to mention the distress you’ll be feeling watching your loved one suffering from physical and emotional changes. However, with the large body of data around effective stroke therapy, there is optimism to be had for the road ahead.
Stroke Recovery for Seniors