Although family history, sex and age are key factors that add to your risk of heart disease, there are easy prevention tips that can delay the onset of this ailment…
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READ MORESafety in the Summer Heat
Hot summer days can help seniors with home care get out and enjoy the fresh air, but it can also cause exhaustion and dehydration. As you age, you may have decreased sensitivity to heat and might not realize when you’re thirsty or have spent too much time in the sun. Read below for the best ways to stay safe during a hot day and avoid dangerous situations that could affect your health.
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READ MOREPreventing Wandering with Alzheimer’s
Memory loss can be a big factor to cope with when you have Alzheimer’s disease. However, proactive planning and seeking out Alzheimer’s care can help prevent components of the disease, like wandering and confusion.
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READ MOREImproving Safety in Your Home
Prevent falls and keep safety a priority in your home. For those who require senior care, having the proper tools to deal with emergency situations is essential…
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READ MOREExercise Safety for Seniors
Keeping fit as you age can improve your health and quality of life. However, balance and coordination can be affected by aging, and changing your fitness routine to reflect your needs is important…
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READ MOREFoods that May Prevent Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the majority of people living with Alzheimer’s are 65 and older. This common form of dementia is also one of the greatest known risk factors that accompanies increasing age. While researchers are still working on a cure, there has been research behind various diet choices that have been linked to memory health and the prevention of Alzheimer’s.
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READ MOREKeeping Stroke Victims Safe in the Kitchen
For many stroke victims, recovery is a lifelong process and includes mental, physical and emotional rehabilitation. It can also present some safety challenges around the home, and that is especially true in the kitchen. However, there are some steps families and professional caregivers can take to make sure the kitchen is safe after a stroke recovery.
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READ MOREBlood Tests Could Detect Alzheimer’s Early
Mayo Clinic researchers in Rochester, Minn., said that blood tests could be a new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease. This strategy could be helpful toward getting people with the disease adequate Alzheimer’s care. According to the study, researchers analyzed plasma and brain fluid from 45 people, 15 of whom had cognitive impairments and 15 who had Alzheimer’s disease.
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READ MOREHelping Seniors Manage Vision Problems
Vision problems are common among seniors for a number of reasons. Whether it is age-related macular degeneration, cataracts or glaucoma, living with impaired vision can be a challenge for older adults and caregivers alike, but there are some ways to help them maintain their independence.
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READ MORENational Senior Health and Fitness Day
May 29 marks the 20th annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day, with events going on throughout the nation at health clubs, retirement communities and other public places.
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