They’re called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of advantages, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Older Adult Mental Health
October 9, 2020
Category:Senior Health
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults
September 18, 2020
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in older adults is a challenging condition to manage, impacting daily life in a variety of ways and frequently leading …Read More
The Importance of Grandparents to Their Grandchildren
September 11, 2020
As the old adage goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent just might be one of life’s greatest joys – a …Read More
Reducing Eye Injury Risks in Seniors by Optimizing Ocular Health
July 31, 2020
Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to start to struggle with fine print, finding the need to start wearing …Read More
Signs of Dehydration in Seniors: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
July 10, 2020
During the hottest time of year, maintaining proper hydration is necessary, especially for aging parents. As a matter of fact, approximately half of all seniors …Read More
Hot Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
June 26, 2020
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other enjoyable seasonal pursuits. Yet it also means …Read More
Medications for Seniors Can Lead to Adverse Side Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken prescription medication understands that it normally includes an extensive listing of possible unwanted effects to watch for. While prescriptions are, naturally, …Read More
Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are only a few of the countless emotions which are common in individuals with hearing loss, who find it difficult to …Read More
TBIs in Seniors Often Result from Falls
April 10, 2020
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your preliminary thought might be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Older Adults and Arthritis: Risk Factors and Management Tips
March 27, 2020
Impacting 30 million people within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results because of the wearing away of cartilage, creating …Read More