It’s important for seniors to keep their immune systems in tip-top shape to avoid getting sick. By sticking to a healthy diet and getting enough rest, senior citizens can boost their quality of life and rely less on home care for day-to-day activities. Read below for some easy tips on how to keep your immune system healthy and enjoy more of life’s events.
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READ MORESigns it May be Time for Senior Care
As your or a loved one age, it can be hard to take care of things as well as you did in the past. It can be hard to tell when it’s time to ask for help or start looking into in home care agencies, but if you are aware of the warning signs, you can be proactive in talking to your family about your concerns for yourself or a loved one.
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READ MOREWhat to Tell Seniors and Their Caregivers as they Prepare for Surgery
Seniors undergo surgery for a wide variety of reasons. Whether they went under the knife for joint replacement or for more medical reasons, it’s important for both seniors and their family caregivers to take steps to ensure that surgery goes smoothly. There are several things to keep in mind in the days and weeks leading up to the procedure, experts say.
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READ MOREHome Care Helps Seniors Maintain Independence
Anyone with elderly parents knows how much they value their independence. Combined with the desire to age in place, the focus on independent living may make them hesitant to accept any outside help or home care, even if they have shown signs they need assistance around the house. It can be challenging, but family caregivers can help change their perceptions by going over the wide variety of home care options.
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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 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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READ MORESeniors Increasingly Likely to Turn to Therapy
Addressing physical ailments is a key component of senior care, but it’s also important to pay attention to older adults’ mental well-being. In fact, an estimated 6.5 million people 65 and older have depression, according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Despite this high prevalence, experts have noticed that seniors have become increasingly likely to seek out therapy, according to The New York Times.
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READ MOREOvercoming Senior Resistance to Home Care
Home care can be a big help to seniors and their families. Skilled professionals can assist older adults with activities of daily living, while their loved ones can be offered some peace of mind. Despite the benefits, sometimes seniors may be resistant to welcoming a new person into their house, but there are some steps that family members can take to make the transition as easy as possible
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READ MOREEating More Fish May Help Seniors Live Longer
Fish have long been recognized as one of the healthiest foods for seniors thanks in large part to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, and now new research from the Harvard School of Public Health sheds light on just how true that is. Scientists discovered that adults 65 and older who had more fish such as salmon and albacore tuna in their diet increased their lifespan by an average of 2.2 years.
