Eating regularly is important for everyone, and this can include snacks in between meals. For some individuals, snacks are a necessity. Some people need to have regular snacks to reenergize themselves throughout the day. Other people, such as elderly individuals, need to have regular snacks to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. For seniors in particular, it is important they consume…
Over 1.5 million Americans to date have been affected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the coronavirus disease. Health officials have ramped up protocols designed to limit the spread of this infectious disease. Social distancing and social isolation are two proven tactics to curtail infections. Covid-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplets, such as those emitted from coughing, sneezing and talking….
One of the best defenses against illnesses and infections is having a strong and healthy immune system. Your immune system is the first line of defense whenever you are fighting off sickness. However, as people get older and enter their golden years, their immune system weakens. This can make it tougher to fight off and recover from illnesses. Because of…
Before our caregivers clock in with our Caregiver Go app, they are given a reminder to contact our office immediately if they or their clients are experiencing a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms. Our caregivers are also advised to wash their hands for 30 seconds upon arrival and frequently throughout their shifts, as well as when they clock out. Our…
The nutrition requirements of older adults change with age. Eating a balanced diet, however, is still an important aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Choosing the right foods is necessary so that the aging body receives ample nutrients, vitamins and minerals. How does aging affect healthy eating? Seniors’ metabolisms slow down as they age, which means the elderly require less…
Alzheimer’s takes a disproportionate toll on women, according to a report released from the Alzheimer’s Association. The report, as noted in USA Today, found that women are far more likely to develop the fatal disease than men: one in six women over 65 will get it during their lifetime, compared with one in 11 men. And, not surprisingly, women are…
As the sun sets, some seniors with Alzheimer’s disease may display marked shifts in mood and behavior. States of irritability, agitation, restlessness and confusion flare up as daylight decreases. Caregivers and medical professionals refer to this sudden change in the elderly as sundown syndrome. The terms “sundowning” and “late-day confusion” are interchangeable. Confusion and agitation are common in seniors living…
A Senior Journal story related the fact that more than half of older Americans – those age 45 through 75 – take an aspirin every day, even though this use is not recommended by the Food and Drug Administration for most people who have not yet had a heart attack or stroke. The American Journal of Preventive Medicine quotes a…
By Richard Ueberfluss Clinical depression in the elderly is common. That doesn’t mean it’s normal. Late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans age 65 and older. But only 10% receive treatment for depression. The likely reason is that the elderly often display symptoms of depression differently. Depression in the elderly is also frequently confused with the effects of multiple illnesses…
Staying physically active is critical to a senior’s physical health and emotional well-being. Simply sitting for long durations throughout each day does incredible harm to the human physique—which is designed to benefit from a hefty dose of physical activity daily. In fact, the US Department of Health and Human Services presents specific recommendations, known as the Physical Activity Guidelines, that…
