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Having any surgery will take a toll on your body, as your body works overtime to heal. Therefore, it’s essential to understand your discharge instructions and take care of yourself once home. This may include taking medications as prescribed, changing bandages as directed, and getting plenty of rest. Not following instructions or ignoring them may…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for everyone, but it’s especially crucial for seniors. Eating a nutritious diet, getting regular exercise, and getting enough sleep is vital for maintaining good health as you age. Here are some tips to help seniors stay healthy and active: Eat a Nutritious Diet Seniors should focus on eating a…
As we become older, isolation is something that is often brushed under the rug as being ‘just one of those things that happens’. But it doesn’t have to be. So, we came up with a few ways to help seniors stay connected with their loved ones no matter their living situation. The suggestions on this list…
Staying active is a vital component to support the overall quality and health of life as you age. Unfortunately, due to many seniors’ challenges, i.e., fear of falling, age-related chronic health issues, or mobility problems, taking that first step in improving your health can be easier said than done. However, you don’t need to have…
The summer brings warmth and joy for many people, but the high temperatures it also brings can be hazardous for seniors and those at risk for heat-related illness. Seniors and those with chronic medical conditions who have increased difficulty regulating their body temperature are at the most risk from heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Below are…
The older you get, the more your cognitive power declines. The good thing is, there are many ways in which you can keep your mind sharp as years progress. Through cognitive training, even old patients in the early stages of loss of memory can increase by 40% of their memory test scores. Are you looking…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tremendous number of challenges. One of them is the need for millions of people to remain at home. Seniors, who are especially vulnerable to the virus, find themselves in a particularly tricky situation. They have to stay at home to protect their health, and yet they need to be…
The outbreak of COVID-19 is making everyone feel at least a little bit anxious. But this virus, now a pandemic, is both widespread and highly contagious. Seniors are at the highest risk of catching the virus and developing severe complications from it. However, there’s a lot you can do to protect seniors who are staying…