Regardless of what holidays you observe, December and the end of the calendar year are times where we think about giving. Gifts to loved ones and coworkers, monetary donations to charities, and other forms of giving increase around this … [Read more...]
Senior Care Facility Quality Improving in US
A new study shows that people are a lot more satisfied with the quality of care that they are receiving now than they were in the past Overall, this is good news for the elderly folk within our country. Everyone in need of care … [Read more...]
The Gut’s Role in Stroke Recovery
New research into stroke treatment reveals that a whole body approach might be a lot more effective than traditional methods of treatment. A team of scientists has discovered that healing the gut may play a crucial role in … [Read more...]
Genetic Factors and Atherosclerosis Risk
A new study indicates that mapping genetic traits pertaining to cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques can help researchers better understand someone’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the future. It has been … [Read more...]
Alcohol Use and Seniors
A new survey reveals that alcohol related deaths have more than doubled in the timeframe from 1999 to 2020. What this means for seniors and how they live their lives still remains to be seen. The biggest increase in deaths was … [Read more...]
Another Drawback of Managing Chronic Pain
According to a study out of Monash University, some pain medications increase the risk of hip injury in older adults. This highlights yet another risk that comes along with the use of pain medication. This study revolved around … [Read more...]
Heart Attack, Surgery, and Seniors
New research indicates that the timeline for safe surgery after someone suffers from a heart attack might be different than what previous expert recommendations pointed to. When it comes to noncardiac elective surgery, the new … [Read more...]
Modern Senior Living Trends
New trends in senior living are making housing that is exclusive to the elderly a lot more attractive. For example, many senior living and care centers are incorporating things that we don’t always associate with senior living … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Ideas for Seniors
One of the best things about retirement is that there is more time to pursue interests and hobbies. However, the challenge that many seniors face here is that as they get older, it sometimes becomes harder to pursue those … [Read more...]
New Ideas for Avoiding a Care Crisis
For years, care experts have been warning us about the possibility of a senior care crisis. The number of seniors in the U.S. is growing significantly, and unless the number of caregivers and services also grows, there might not be enough … [Read more...]
The Dangers of a Sweet Tooth
According to a newly published study, people that like sweets tend to be at a higher risk of developing health issues like diabetes, stroke, and depression. The team used about 180,000 volunteers that were participants in the … [Read more...]
The Lasting Health Impact of COVID
Researchers are still determining just what the lasting health impact of COVID-19 is for seniors and those that are at higher risk of health issues after they have recovered from the virus. A recent study analyzing data from … [Read more...]