How Seniors Can Better Cope with Stress
Throughout our lives, we deal with a variety of daily stressors. When you’re younger, it’s usually not so hard to get through those stressful times and simply move on. However, in your later years, coping with stress and the way your body handles it starts to change. If you’re not managing your stress with somehow […]
The Best Ways to Prevent a Stroke
According to the American Heart Association, almost 800,000 people every year suffer a stroke. In fact, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. While stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability, it’s also the leading preventable cause of disability. What Causes a Stroke? There are two types of stroke: ischemic […]
The Best Ways to Improve Senior Mental Health
While it’s normal to feel down from time to time, when seniors are isolated and lonely, more serious conditions like depression can become common. Depression is much more than feeling sad or blue; it’s a medical condition that can have serious physical effects on your overall health. Aging and Mental Health According to the CDC, […]
Seniors and Nutrition: Why Eating Together is Better
In the past, dinnertime provided an opportunity for families to gather together, to discuss the events of the day while enjoying a home-cooked meal. However, today studies reveal that the average American family rarely eats together, and this lack of regular togetherness could be responsible for children having trouble in school, or lead to poor […]
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
When most people think about Mediterranean cuisine, images of pasta, loaves of crusty bread, olives and red wine probably come to mind; foods that aren’t necessarily what we consider entirely healthy here in the United States. However, the reality is that our friends across the ocean actually eat a diet that consists mainly of vegetables, […]
Better Sleep for Better Mental Health
Think about how good you feel after a great night of sleep. You’re ready to face the day, conquer that to-do list, and you have that little extra “pep” in your step. Unfortunately, many people find it difficult to get the recommended amount of sleep (7-8 hours) every night, choosing to be as productive as […]
Keep Your Eyes Healthy with Great Nutrition
Eating a well-balanced diet is of course vital to your overall health and well-being. For seniors, adopting healthy nutrition habits can help you feel better, have more energy, and reduce your risk for chronic conditions and diseases. There’s also another benefit to eating well- protecting your vision. Some of the most common vision problems facing […]
The Importance of Good Dental Hygiene for Seniors
Taking care of your teeth and gums is important throughout your life, but advancing age can put seniors more at risk for a variety of dental issues. Conditions like arthritis might make it difficult to practice good dental hygiene on a daily basis, or memory loss may cause some seniors to forget to brush and […]
How to Get the Best Night’s Sleep
Sleep is one of the most essential elements influencing our overall health and well-being. Getting a good night’s sleep keeps us alert, refreshed and ready to face the day ahead. For adults age 65 and older, 7-8 hours of sleep per night is the recommended amount needed to function properly. However, since changes in our […]
5 Reasons to Join a Senior Fitness Program
While most people are well aware of the risks surrounding living a sedentary lifestyle, it’s not uncommon for seniors to believe that adding physical activities into their weekly schedules just isn’t possible. In fact one recent study suggests that approximately 67 percent of people aged 65 or older are inactive for over eight hours each […]