Across the United States, more and more businesses geared toward helping senior citizens are popping up. Some of these are less than helpful, while others provide amazing resources for their community. One of the most helpful types of … [Read more...]
What to Know About Senior Living
Not all senior living choices are the same. These options tend to work on a spectrum of possibilities, ranging from the occasional respite caregiver coming in to provide help to a long term stay in the geriatric wing of a hospital. Most … [Read more...]
Is Marriage Good for Your Health?
According to a new study, marriage has a positive correlation with better health and a reduced risk of premature death. Single, divorced, and widowed individuals tend to face a much higher likelihood of premature mortality than people who … [Read more...]
Helping Seniors With Osteoporosis Live Better Lives
Osteoporosis is a disease that is often only discovered after it is too late. In fact, many people live with this bone disease for years and show no outward signs that they have it. It isn’t until an accident occurs and a severe injury … [Read more...]
Depression’s Major Impact on Health
According to the American Heart Association, depression has a negative impact on patients who suffer from heart disease or have had a stroke in the past. A recently published study shows that heart attack patients with depression are far … [Read more...]
Healthy Habits Now May Decrease Risk of Dementia Later
According to a recent study published with help from the National Institutes of Health, people who suffer from cardiovascular health issues during their middle aged years have a much higher likelihood of developing dementia when they are … [Read more...]
The Health Aspect of Elder Abuse Must be Looked At
Many reports that confront the issue of elder abuse focus mainly on the legal side of things. Some go into preventative measures and act to inform families and raise awareness about what they can do to help the people that they love stay … [Read more...]
Planning Ahead for Your Own Senior Health
As a young adult in your 30s or 40s, you probably put very little thought into your own senior care. At this age you are old enough to know that you are likely to need it at some point, but that’s the distant future and it’s something … [Read more...]