Between concerns over diseases endemic to the elderly like diabetes or heart disease, catering to individual food sensitivities, and managing interactions with medication, a proper diet is essential to good health for the elderly. According to the National Institutes of Health, eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods everyday may very well reduce the risk…
DetailsTurmeric is a spice that has been the subject of many studies with respect to easing one of the most debilitating aspects of old age – dementia. It contains a powerful antioxidant called curcumin and is used widely in India where some of the lowest rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease occur. Dementia from Alzheimer’s…
DetailsResolutions for Change Of all the resolutions we make to start the new year, more than half involve becoming healthier: losing weight, eating better, adhering to specific diet, or quitting [insert bad habit here]. And while much is made of how few people achieve their goals, what of those who get it right? The people…
DetailsFact: By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be older than 65 and exercise is crucial to their well-being. The accompanying loss of muscle mass, strength, flexibility and bone lead to a loss of mobility and, therefore, independence. Regular exercise such as aerobics, strength training as well as balance and flexibility exercises can diminish their…
DetailsWith all the focus on developing our own personal fitness plans for the New Year, we forget that our senior loved ones need fitness routines of their own which take into account their specialized needs and deficits. Face the following facts: As people age, there is a loss of muscle mass, strength, flexibility and bone. This…
DetailsThe Geriatric Care Manager shows up to check on her 78-year-old client. She notices the elderly man is gaunter and noticeably thinner than when she started the case. From week to week, the piles of mail seem to grow and the dishes seem to wait all week for the once per week cleaning woman to…
DetailsNearly one in every four Americans is caring for an older adult, usually a parent. While many try to do this on their own, the task can be daunting and the stress can be immense. What if your aging parent doesn’t live in your town? What if you have a full time job? Who will…
DetailsThere seems to be a big gap with respect to caring for seniors in terms of reporting and screening for elderly falls. The responsibility for this failure falls to both the elderly experiencing the falls as well as their caregivers and healthcare providers. Failure to Report A study out of the UCLA Center for Health…
DetailsThe holidays are over. While there is a lot of information about holiday blues, there is also a similar issue post-holiday. Everyone has returned home after many fun-filled days of presents and fabulous meals. With the family holiday visits a thing of the past, many elderly may come down with the post-holiday blues. It is…
DetailsAs your loved ones age, their changing physical needs also require a change in their physical environment – their home. Elder proofing a home is a way to make sure a senior’s home is safe and in many cases it requires only slight accommodations and a small investment. A simple, yet effective method is incorporating…
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