Health Impacts of Social Isolation in Seniors
Senior isolation in seniors is a growing as well as serious epidemic across the nation. As many as 1/3 of all the elderly live alone, and for various reasons (limited mobility, chronic health concerns, and loss of friends and family, just to identify a few) socialization can be extremely challenging to maintain. As a matter […]
How Daily Protein Intake in Seniors Affects the Aging Body and Helps with Recovery
Pass the eggs and cheese, please! Recent research studies are highlighting the need for a protein-rich diet for the elderly, in particular during occasions of stress, such as when battling a chronic disease or acute illness, or getting ready for a surgery or hospitalization, when protein is processed less efficiently. And even when healthy, an […]
Improve Senior Safety in the Bathroom with These Tips
While you may consider your bathroom to be a safe sanctuary where you are able to relax and rest with a soothing bath or invigorating shower at the end of a hard day, for aging parents, the bathroom is undoubtedly the most dangerous room in the home. With slippery floors that are even slipperier when […]
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Improve Brain Function in Seniors
Everyone knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but researchers are now discovering many more far-reaching benefits – namely, a diminished possibility of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a slowed rate of cognitive decline in the elderly. The reason for the connection is unclear, but there are two theories under consideration […]
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 […]
Increase Holiday Enjoyment for Seniors by Helping Those with Dementia Feel Safe
Coping with dementia is difficult on any given day, but add in the disruptions to routine, extra visitors, decorations, and noise, and you may have a recipe for increased agitation, anxiety, and discomfort. The key to increasing holiday enjoyment for seniors with dementia as well as you and your family lies in pre-planning, remaining flexible, […]
Senior Scams: What to Watch For
We’re all overloaded with those irritating robocalls and unwanted telemarketer solicitations, and while it may seem simple enough to prevent falling prey to a scammer, it is actually quite easy to get taken in by what appears to be a believable scenario – particularly for seniors. As a matter of fact, an astounding $36 billion […]
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 […]
The Flu Facts You Need to Know to Keep Seniors Safe
Far from just sniffles and a cough, the flu can strike seniors hard. With a compromised immune system, individuals over age 65 are particularly at risk of complications from the flu, which could be serious. As we enter into flu season, Anthem Home Care provides you with flu facts which aim to help you and […]