With the majority of older adults opting to continue to live at home during aging, it is critical to complete a thorough home assessment and …Read More
Tag: Aging
Hearing Loss in the Elderly: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are just a few of the emotions which could be prevalent in seniors with hearing loss, who find it hard to …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries: A Surprisingly Common Diagnosis in Seniors
April 10, 2020
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought could very well be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing …Read More
Senior Osteoarthritis Treatment, Risk Factors and Management
March 27, 2020
Affecting 30 million people in the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, generating friction …Read More
When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Fun Activities for Senior Men
March 21, 2020
For many older men, who have spent a lifetime on career, family, hobbies and interests, the concept of settling in for a day of crafting …Read More
Understanding Chronic Fatigue in Older Adults
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem as though they are an everyday event for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of …Read More
A Lonely Elderly Population Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions: Keys to Improve Socialization
February 28, 2020
Senior isolation is an ever-increasing and extremely serious epidemic in the United States. Approximately 33% of all aging parents live alone, and for various reasons …Read More
Meeting Protein Requirements for Seniors Helps Aid in Recovery Following Surgery
February 6, 2020
Pass the cheese, please! Current research studies are showing the need for a protein-rich diet for senior loved ones, in particular during occasions of stress, …Read More
Home Safety Measures to Reduce Fall Hazards in the Bathroom
January 30, 2020
While you might consider your bathroom to be a safe place where you can relax and slow down with a soothing bath or invigorating shower …Read More
New Research Shows: Physical Activity and Brain Health Are Linked in Seniors
January 8, 2020
It is well known how important it is to keep active for our physical health; however, researchers are now uncovering more far-reaching benefits – namely, …Read More