As we age, seniors begin to experience health issues, irrespective of how well we looked after our bodies throughout our lives. However, we can continue to be full of freshness and vigor well into our pensionable years if we exercise adequately and get the nutrition that our bodies need. Malnutrition or an unhealthy diet will only quicken the onset of health problems once we surpass middle age.
Falls.. Leading Cause of Death for Seniors Falls for people over the age of 65 can be fatal. Amazingly, 28%-35% of people aged 65 and over fall between 2 and 4 times every year. The issue is that a lot of these falls cause fractures and interestingly 87% of fractures in the elderly are due [...]
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How Senior Years Can Be Happy
Respite care is critical for the ongoing health and well-being of caregivers. This infographic provides a wealth of information about respite care.
Exercise is important for people of all ages, whether you’re 16 or 60. Just because you’re getting older doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to stop exercising. In fact, regular exercise is more important the older you get as it helps prevent bone loss (reducing the risk of fractures), reduces the risk of dozens of diseases associated with aging and also increases muscle strength.
The Benefits of Meditation Past the Age of 50 Growing older comes with its fair share of trials and tribulations. Feelings of loneliness and depression, as well as increased fatigue and a decreased state of health are just some of the issues that plague the over 50 set.// While many of these issues are naturally [...]
Helpful Guidelines for Decorating Sometimes the stress brought on by personal and professional responsibilities can take a real toll on our home. There’s less and less time to clean and organize, things start piling up and you might not have the time or energy to invest in the appearance of your house. However, there are [...]
Senior Computer Use Increasing Seniors are embracing computer technology like never before. Although they remain the least likely demographic group to surf the Web, recent reports have painted a picture of tech-savvy grandparents who regularly take advantage of modern conveniences like email and social networking. A 2012 Pew Internet study reported that more than half [...]
Factual Answers for Legitimate Questions SCJ has received several inquiries about where to go to learn about the new healthcare law, known on the streets as Obamacare, and more accurately the Affordable Care Act (ACA). There are certainly enough distortions and outright lies out there that contribute to confusion and mistrust on the part of [...]
