If you are wondering about the best diet for elderly people, you might be surprised to learn that there has been a special food pyramid that was designed specifically with the needs of seniors in mind. Tufts University recently created this new pyramid, which helps to guide seniors to understand their nutritional requirements. The first…
The Benefits of Rehabilitation Communities After a Major Health Issue
If you are currently considering assisted living communities and retirement communities, it is imperative to be sure they have good rehabilitation options. Many health issues are of such a nature that a degree of rehabilitation is required. In this article, we will look at the benefits of rehabilitation and how using physical rehab services may…
Why Your Parent Should have a Medical Alert System
Providing your elderly loved one with a medical alert could conceivably save their life. Many seniors have experienced falls in their own home, rendering them unable to get to a phone and call for help for hours or even days, yet a simple medical alert device could have allowed them to get help almost immediately….
How Can I Get a Motorized Scooter or Electronic Scooter?
The simple fact is that the electronic scooter or mobility scooter has transformed the landscape of what is possible in the world of senior mobility. Today’s modern scooter effectively allows people to get around easier and more effectively than ever before, thanks, in no small part, to the mobility scooter. In this article, we will…
Is an Automatic Pill Dispenser a Good Investment?
Remembering to take prescription medication can be a big task—big enough that you may have considered a new automatic pill dispenser, either for yourself or for your parents or other loved one. Because many medications have extremely precise instructions as far as when and how to take them, remembering the exact schedule can be grueling….
Care of the Elderly: Managing Medications
Care of the elderly will definitely include the management of medications because the vast majority of seniors are taking some type of medication for their health. In fact, nearly one quarter of all seniors currently take more than three pills per day. According to the National Council on Patient Information and Education, 34%of all prescriptions…
Fall-Proofing Your Home
If you are concerned about elderly safety—whether your own or someone else’s—there are a number of precautions you can take to significantly lessen the risks of a potentially dangerous fall. As we age, we may find it increasingly difficult to get around our home, making it necessary to make adjustments and additions to increase safety….
Differences between Alzheimer’s Treatments and Dementia Treatments
If you’re unsure what the differences between Alzheimer’s treatments and dementia treatments are, you are certainly not alone. The first step that one must take in understanding the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia is to understand that there is indeed a clearly defined line between the two. Dementia is more of an umbrella term referring…
10 Sensible Exercise Tips for Retiree Active Living
There are many changes that occur in aging bodies, but that doesn’t mean that elderly active living is out of the question. The fact is that if you begin working out at any age, you can greatly increase your muscle mass, your bone density and even your balance and coordination. In short, working out at…
Practicing Good Senior Dental Health
While it’s nice to have a pretty smile as you grow older, there’s more to good dental hygiene than meets the eye. While we all know that it can lead to cavities and gum disease, poor dental health can also increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease and respiratory disease. When we’re young, our oral…