As we grow older, modifications to dietary guidelines can ensure the golden years are as healthy as they can be. Even for those who have eaten a nutritionally balanced diet and practiced good wellness throughout their lives, our needs change over time and our bodies require our diets to be
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness month. SMA impacts approximately 4 people in every 100,000 throughout the United States, and for some seniors who deal with inactivity due to physical, balance, cognitive, or other challenges, one big risk they may face is spinal muscular atrophy. 1 in 50 people
Vacationing with your senior parents, grandparents or other loved ones may seem daunting since as they age, it becomes more difficult for them to get around. Some elderly adults struggle with stairs or walking for long periods of time; and others may need a cane, walker, or wheelchair to assist
For our senior loved ones, medication management is an important topic. Failing to take medications as prescribed is quite common in this age group, and unfortunately it is also quite dangerous. According to the CDC, adverse drug events lead older adults to visit the emergency room around 450,000 times per
Seniors are especially at risk as the temperatures begin to climb during the summer months. As we age, our bodies contain less water than younger people, and seniors are often less likely to recognize when they are thirsty. Seniors are more susceptible to heat stroke, and underlying conditions such as
For seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it is important to recognize they still need and deserve a good quality of life. Too often, people with dementia — whether at home, in assisted living or a nursing home — are under-stimulated and unengaged in life. With the help of professional
Celebrated each year during June, Men’s Health Month brings awareness to the health issues all men face. Hosted by Men’s Health Network since 1992, the month is dedicated to enriching men’s health and wellness through a broad spectrum of national screening and educational campaigns. Men’s Health Month is an annual observance aimed
National Nursing Assistants Week celebrates the vital supporting role Nursing Assistants play in the delivery of quality care. Nursing Assistants Week is also the perfect time to celebrate and recognize the efforts of our Nursing Assistants. Every day, they provide compassionate, hands-on care to our nation’s elderly in hospitals, nursing
“Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month“ is declared each June by the Alzheimer’s Association to help raise awareness about the disease, as well as show support for the millions of people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. It’s also a time to recognize caregivers for the support they
