Understanding the Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s
Even though almost a million people are living with Parkinson’s disease within the United States alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. His foundation has funded breakthroughs in research and awareness, which were previously unmatched, providing us with hope for a future cure. In the […]
How Senior Joint Pain Puts Older Adults at a Higher Fall Risk
The statistics associated with senior falls are startling. Falls are classified as the leading reason for injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of thousands of hip fractures every year, along with the countless other injuries experienced. As prevalent as falls in the elderly are, the risk is more than doubled for everyone with […]
Top Strategies to Fight Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling lethargic and exhausted most of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. Chronic fatigue in seniors is a […]
Senior Care Solutions: How Home Care Can Help
It was not long ago when there was a general assumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There’s now an increased awareness that living at home throughout aging with in-home assistance can be a feasible option. There’s also additional widespread information since the […]
Keep High Cholesterol in Check by Making Healthy Food Choices This Holiday Season
From November to January, it is very easy to lose track of our healthy eating habits with family and holiday gatherings. For older adults with high cholesterol, however, making sensible food choices is extremely important. Yazid Fadl, MD, MPH, Indiana University Health cardiologist, says, “Around the holidays, we tend to let ourselves go, and that’s […]
Balancing Act: Caring for Aging Parents and School-Aged Children
If your days are filled with managing a home, parenting, working, caring for aging parents, and trying to squeeze in time for yourself while looking after other relationships, welcome to the sandwich generation! Comprised of those ages 35 – 54 who are “sandwiched” between meeting the needs of children at home or in college and […]
The Importance of Cognitive Health in Older Adults
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts from cognitive decline can make life challenging for older adults and people who care for them, and may be a consequence of: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, diabetes, and others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And more Nonetheless, […]
Living With Chronic Kidney Disease: Foods That Support Kidney Health
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects roughly 11% of adult Americans, for the elderly, the frequency rate jumps to nearly 40%. If an older adult in your life struggles with CKD, following the doctor’s recommended dietary plan with foods that support kidney health is extremely important. The aim is to ensure that levels of electrolytes, […]
The Importance of Addressing Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many advantages, including increased wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life without having the responsibilities of a career and young family to raise, in addition to the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and engaging in activities we enjoy. Even […]
Helping Older Adults Cope with Pandemic Fatigue
It’s been over six months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been established to emphasize safety can start to wear on all of us, and while there’s a natural desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry: helping older adults cope with pandemic fatigue. Pandemic fatigue comes […]