Seniors and Dehydration: Don’t Overlook This Health Risk
During the hottest time of year, keeping up with proper hydration is critical, especially for older adults. As a matter of fact, close to 50% of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as reported by a recent UCLA study, which may result in a variety of health problems, including kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and also […]
Summer Season Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean extra time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other delightful seasonal pursuits. However, it also means an elevated risk for a number of health concerns for seniors, who are more susceptible to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) Heat exhaustion […]
Health Issues in Older Adults and an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Reactions
Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the danger that can result from these adverse drug reactions can sometimes be worse than the benefits we experience. Multiple health issues […]
Understanding Causes of Fatigue in the Elderly
Feelings of exhaustion can seem as though they are a daily occurrence for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is exhausting, and by the end of the day, as soon as we can finally sink into bed, it can be hard to stop our minds to get […]
Make the Holidays for Older People Merry & Bright with These Creative Gift Ideas
Doesn’t it feel terrific to locate that ideal gift, the one which will make your loved one’s face light up with joy? When it comes to seniors we love, it is perhaps even more fulfilling, as it can be challenging to come up with new and creative ideas. Older adults have years and years of […]
Unnecessary Prescriptions of Antibiotics for Seniors Puts Them at Risk for Drug-Resistant Disease
The days of visiting the doctor for a routine antibiotic are over, or should be soon. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million people every single year are identified as having an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. What’s causing it? Over-prescribing of antibiotics, or […]
Keeping Seniors Safe from Elder Abuse with a Few Easy Steps
It breaks our hearts to hear stories in the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve suffered mistreatment and abuse, and perhaps it seems like it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – certainly never to our own senior loved ones. However, as many as five million seniors within the U.S. are the subject of some […]
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors: Proactive Tips in Case of a Natural Disaster
Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise quickly, and while it’s crucial for all of us to have an emergency plan set up, it’s extremely important for senior loved ones, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to make sure the […]
Benefits of Continuing Education for Older Adults
Back-to-School season guarantees overwhelming displays and sale-priced items from school supply lists. Though we may associate the upcoming school year with children, it is beneficial to shift our line of thinking to include seniors who can gain from continuing education. Benefits of Continuing Education for Seniors Increased cognitive functioning. Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General […]
The Latest Recommended Vaccines for Seniors
In spite of an elevated emphasis from the medical community about the need for vaccines for seniors, a considerable percentage are still not heeding the information – placing these older adults in jeopardy for serious illness as well as death. In fact, 1 out of 3 adults over age 65 opted not to receive a […]