Seniors Should Know

Obesity Epidemic and Seniors

Obesity, today, is a hot topic. In fact, due to the significant rise of obesity in children and the subsequent health issues it causes, health experts predict that today’s children may have shorter life spans than their parents. This projection has parents, the medical community and other health advocates promoting significant lifestyle changes and better [...]

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Managing Urinary Incontinence in the Home

As seniors age, many things come into play – safety in the home and out, health conditions seniors face, the emotional ups and downs when dealing with the normal aging process, including the loss of loved ones. Whether someone is caring for an elderly relative or being employed to care for a senior, it is [...]

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Balance Problems

When the World Feels Like It’s Spinning Many people experience problems with their sense of balance as they get older. Disturbances of the inner ear are the main cause. Vertigo, the feeling that things around you are spinning, is also a common symptom. Experts believe that more than 40 percent of Americans will experience dizziness [...]

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Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Heart

The concept that particular foods promote healthier hearts is not new.  It is a fact that a well-balanced nutritional diet contributes to good health throughout a lifetime. For many people,  the risk of diseases such as Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and coronary artery issues may be reduced by consuming healthy diets.  While [...]

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How Hypertension Affects Memory

Oops, you did it again…forgot someone’s phone number, could not remember what you had for lunch yesterday, or for a moment maybe you were not able to recall your neighbor’s name.  Simple signs, you chuckle to yourself, of growing older.  You might even laugh out loud with family and friends about losing your memory now [...]

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What’s the Link Between Gum Disease and Heart Health?

Healthy gums, healthy heart?  Some experts agree that the key to overall good health starts in your mouth, and they are not referring simply to your pearly whites.  Good dental hygiene has long been touted as paramount in maintaining good health.  Dentists recommend brushing teeth at least 2 if not 3 times a day and [...]

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Taking Care of Yourself – Good Nutrition Is Essential & Easy

Maintaining good nutrition habits is tough for anyone, but especially difficult for caregivers because they are  juggling the potentially selective appetites of a patient, other family members, and  their own personal mealtime likes  and  dislikes. Here are  some simple guidelines: Drink Water: Water is an  essential nutrient because about 55 percent of your  body is [...]

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Travel with Mobility Challenges

A Good Time Can Be Had By All Traveling with someone who has mobility challenges or a chronic health condition requires careful planning before leaving on a trip. To prevent problems during travel: Tell the  person’s primary care doctor about the  trip. Ask if there are  any  special care  needs to prepare in advance or [...]

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Family Communication

The right words can make all the difference… Whether with our  own family, or in a professional caregiver relationship, we need  skills to communicate effectively. Tips for effective  communication: 1)  Assess the situation. Listen to every  member of the  family to figure out  what the  issue really is. Look for meaning and  emotions behind what [...]

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A Good Night’s Sleep

Twilight Years Sleep Troubles As we age, it becomes harder to reach the  deepest stages of sleep. Menopause causes night sweats that wake us up. Certain prescription medications contain stimulants. Spending more  time in bed due  to illness or age can  make a person feel restless. Some  people  also  suffer from chronic pain. More Relaxed [...]

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