We’re told every day by the media that we need to buy and use certain foods and products to help prevent heart disease. The messages are everywhere we turn. A new superfood, a new supplement, an exercise bike, or “there’s an app for that”! It can be confusing. Perhaps your senior’s doctor has told them that they need … Read more
Bland, boring and tasteless food is something none of us enjoy eating. That’s especially true of our seniors who may have waning appetites. Seniors are at even more at risk for bad appetites, as some of their medications may be causing unpleasant taste sensations in their mouth, inhibiting their meal consumption. Many seniors also have been … Read more
Where should we live in retirement for the healthiest aging possible? The rankings are out. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published a report called “The State of Aging and Health in America 2013”. The CDC collected, analyzed, and ranked data using 17 measures of health behaviors and outcomes. It then had the results for the 50 states compiled … Read more
We will all face it at some point, if we don’t already — caregiving. A family member, such as a grandparent, parent, aunt, uncle, in-law, or even a neighbor will need your help. As the population ages, it’s likely we will become caregivers for an older adult who needs us, whether or not we are … Read more
During World Alzheimer’s Month, as we spread awareness and information about Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, it is a good time to ponder how we are discussing dementia with our younger generation. Are we talking with them about it? How are we? What do they want — and need — to know? How can we improve the interactions … Read more
Flu seasons can be variable, as measured by the experts. One year flu is very mild and few people seem to be affected, while in other years many of us get a bad case of the flu and may wind up in the hospital. This can be extremely dangerous for our senior loved ones. Because it … Read more
The everyday use of computers by people who came of age before the personal computer was common or even invented is something many people thought would likely never happen. Does that mean seniors don’t use computers? Of course not. In fact, we have seen many computers in the homes, including nursing homes, of seniors when there … Read more
During the State of the Union address on January 12, 2016, President Obama announced the Cancer Moonshot, a program aimed at accelerating cancer research. Curing cancer is an objective truly worthy of a moonshot type effort! He tasked Vice President Biden with heading up this new national effort. The ultimate goal is to double the rate … Read more
Pets are beloved as members of our families and can be even more important to seniors living on their own. We all want to care for our pets so they stay healthy throughout the years especially as seniors and their pets age! When our senior loved ones need some help from us with their daily tasks, … Read more
