The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people – and should still be fun for active seniors. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are some great tips from Care.com that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a…
Make sure you know the signs of life-threatening heat stroke If you’ve ever lived in a hot place without air conditioning, you know how miserable it can be. But getting overheated is more than just unpleasant for older people. It can be dangerous, and even deadly according to Next Avenue. That’s why it is important to be aware of the…
According to the NIH National Institute on Aging, the risk of heat-related health problems increases with age. With summer here and the temperatures rising, it is important to understand the health risks that excessive heat can bring and know the signs of heat-related illnesses. Older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to hyperthermia and other heat-related…
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. For seniors with arthritis, participating in low impact, joint-friendly activities can improve pain, mood, and quality of life. If you have arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood, and quality of life. Joint-friendly physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less stress on the body, reducing the…
Here are some summer activity ideas for seniors, even those with Mobility Issues It’s that time of year when the outdoors beckon! Spending time outdoors is good for all ages, but especially beneficial if you are “getting up there” in years. It increases our vitamin D levels, which helps fight certain conditions such as osteoporosis, cancer, heart attacks and depression….
Falls are the leading cause of injury in people 65 and older. And there are lots of reasons why the elderly have a greater tendency to fall – the lack of exercise, medications, loss of balance, and other reasons. We want our parents to stay in their homes as long as possible and be independent, but are there ways we…
If you’re like me, you exclaimed several times over the last month about the beauty that surrounds us. It’s that time of the year when dawn arrives earlier and the air is pleasant. A walk to work, a walk after dinner, having a meal out with friends – these are all things we appreciate even more at this time of…
Baby boomers are more active than ever before. Read this article from the Washington Post and see just how seniors are changing the way we think about “old-age.” First came “villages,” hyper-local groups created by aging neighbors to build a greater sense of community and help each other grow old at while remaining at home. These nonprofit groups arranged volunteer…
Helping seniors enjoy life is a passion of ours! We want to keep our clients moving! And contrary to some thinking, if you participate is some regular exercise, you are less likely to have falls that debilitate. It’s always hard to get started. Here are some thoughts on starting an exercise program – at any age!
Perhaps you’ve seen the ad lately on TV where the main message is: “move it, or lose it!” It’s true. As we stop doing things, maybe because we were sick, or injured, we start to lose the capacity for that activity. The truth is, as we get older, it’s important to keep moving. The question is, how do we start?…