The immune system is the body’s way of fighting off infections. It takes a variety of minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins to fuel or bodies and keep our natural lines of defense strong. A simple and delicious way to get your nutrients is to enjoy a yummy bowl of soup. There are so many wonderful vegetables and flavors to explore when…
You do all that you can do to help your loved one have the best life that they are able to have based upon their circumstances. Helping with their needs for daily living is paramount but also consider the importance of what can be done to improve their life’s quality and joy. Sometimes it can be simple and easy things…
Helping yourself or your loved one keep loneliness at bay during the pandemic There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed our lives. The CDC recommends that all people over 60 stay at home and that all care facilities and senior centers close to visitors, as the odds of contracting the virus increase significantly with age. Staying…
It’s that time once again. You start a fresh, new year with promises of exercising more, eating healthy, dropping old habits, and so on. You’re not alone. Half of all Americans admit to making some kind of New Year’s resolution. Despite our good intentions to better ourselves, only about 8% are successful in achieving our goals. It’s especially hard to…
Family traditions are wonderful. They are the bonds we share with our loved ones and they bring us together. With fall celebrations in full swing, it’s time to think about how the upcoming holidays may be impacting loved ones in our life who are aging, ill, or experiencing dementia. For them the holidays may be stressful, confusing and lonely. Perhaps…
While most seniors have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental disorders, neurological disorders or substance use problems as well as other health conditions such as diabetes, hearing loss, and osteoarthritis. There may be multiple risk factors for mental health problems at any point in life. Older people may experience life stressors common to all…
Two-thirds of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. Seniors need to be aware of and reduce their risk factors. And, it is critical to have their blood pressure checked regularly. According to the American Heart Association, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. That adds up to nearly as many strokes each year…
One in 3 American adults is at risk for kidney disease. What puts you at risk for kidney disease? Major risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure and being age 60 or older. The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease…
Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits and vegetables. It’s also a great way to add color, flavor and texture plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. All this is packed in fruits and vegetables that…
High blood pressure is a common disease in which blood flows through blood vessels, or arteries, at higher than normal pressures. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as the heart pumps blood. High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, is when this force against the artery walls is too high. Some ways to…
