Keeping Older People Safe in the Summer Heat
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…
Advice for older adults on staying safe in hot weather
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…
Physical Activity For Arthritis
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…
Summer Activities For Seniors
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: The Leading Cause Of Injury In Older Adults
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…
Helping Aging Parents Enjoy Nature
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 join ‘aging-at-home villages’ for yoga, happy hour, cooking classes and biking
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…
Exercise: Helping Couch Potatoes
Here are some thoughts on starting an exercise program – at any age!
Senior Exercise: Move It Or Lose It!
great article on activities for seniors – no matter what your present level of activity is!