World Health Day 2019: Preventive Care For Seniors Each year, World Health Day brings awareness to a specific world health problem. This global movement is celebrated on April 7th under the leadership of the World Health Organization. This years’ key message is to bring health coverage to everyone in need without compromising other expenses [...]
Spring is Here: Outdoor Activities for Seniors Through the winter season, seniors stayed warm indoors, avoiding the snow at all cost. Spring comes with many lovable perks such as fresh air which provides more energy, cleans your lungs, strengthens your immune system and boosts your mood. Additionally, research has found that spending some time [...]
Combating Loneliness: Keeping Your Senior Connected and Involved A recent study found a correlation between loneliness and cancer mortality risks, indicating that the role of loneliness is a significant factor to cancer’s course. The release of stress hormones is triggered by the feeling of loneliness, which ultimately associates with higher blood pressure, decreased resistance [...]
The Importance of Keeping Your Aging Senior Active A study recently conducted by the Australian Hearing Association discovered that 90% of the younger generation often look up to seniors for advice in areas such as health and living habits. Another study on Health.com found that as we age, our cognitive powers improve as well. [...]
Caring for Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, caring for them takes patience. The disease affects people’s ability to handle daily tasks, but luckily there are ways to help them maintain their dignity and sense of independence by using practical solutions. The three things to remember when planning [...]
Caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s Disease Few conditions can be as debilitating and emotionally taxing as Parkinson’s Disease. As things progress and become more difficult it is more important than ever to remember to care for yourself as well as your loved one so you don’t burn out. Take time for yourself [...]
