For various reasons at some time in your life you may find yourself having to follow a special diet. Diabetics have to watch their sugar intake and be careful with carbohydrates. Those who have celiac disease need to stay...
Physical activity is good for you at any age. But sometimes, as we grow older, we have limitations that prevent us from engaging in certain forms of exercise. Seniors may have multiple chronic conditions such as high blood pressure,...
Walking is good for us and as a major source of exercise for the elderly, senior pedestrian safety has to be taken into consideration. With the amount of traffic on our roadways now, the safer we can make our...
Have you noticed that as you age, the number of medications you are taking begins to increase? This is a common story among seniors. Between high blood pressure, high cholesterol, adult onset diabetes and other diseases, we take enough...
For most seniors, driving is equated with freedom. When they get to the age where physical or mental impairment keeps them from driving, it causes a huge emotional upheaval for them. There are many factors which can impact the...
Most of us have heard of the sandwich generation. We have mentioned it in some of our previous posts as well. We also know that today's sandwich generation is feeling the pressure from both sides ongoing. They are people like you...
Usually associated with aging, a cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. They are the most common form of vision loss for those over 40 and the major cause of blindness in the world. There are 3 types...
Stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. As a result, brain cells deteriorate and can even lead to death. It is a leading...
Parents are the most important people in a young child’s life. When they're little, their whole world centers around you. As they grow older and especially once they enter their teenage years, respect for their parents becomes a little...
Dehydration can occur quite easily in seniors and is not always immediately noticeable. Preventing senior dehydration and treating it can be managed with some simple steps.
What are the signs of senior dehydration?
Dizziness and weakness
Low blood pressure and...
