Archives for Health and Wellness

  Heart health is something everyone should be thinking about, but it’s especially important for seniors. As people get older, they become more susceptible to health issues, and heart disease is one of the most common. In fact, heart disease is responsible for one in every four deaths in the U.S., and many of those deaths are preventable. Heart disease is strongly correlated with lifestyle factors, but that’s the good news. Seniors who take charge of their health can dramatically cut their risk of developing heart problems and other lifestyle-related diseases. One of the biggest factors that impacts a person’s
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What Is Light Therapy? Light therapy is a type of medical intervention that consists of shining controlled amounts of light on a person for a specific amount of time. The most common uses for light are related to the treatment of skin disorders of various kinds, but historically medical professionals have used light in many different contexts, from mental health to advanced diseases like cancer. The light in question can be as simple as natural light or it might be artificial and carefully generated to have a certain wavelength and color. The precise type of light that works best will
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When a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative receives a diagnosis of early stage dementia, it can be tempting to “hide” the condition from children. For very young kids, they may not need to know all the details, but there is no reason to keep your kids from spending time with their loved one. In fact, when children spend time with a dementia patient, it can benefit them both. We’ve put together four ways that your kids can battle dementia and help a much-loved older relative or friend stay young at heart. Get Moving Dementia patients and their caregivers are
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Dementia is becoming a more commonly occurring medical condition these days, unfortunately. Almost everyone knows someone who is struggling with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or relative of someone you know, many people have been affected by this terrible disease. And now with the increase in prevalence and awareness for dementia, many myths are circulating. But it is important to address some of these fallacies and understand the truth. With that in mind, here are five myths about dementia along with the facts. 1. Memory loss is part of the aging process The truth
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Several months ago, your beloved, senior loved one was diagnosed with dementia. Unfortunately, since this time, your elderly relative’s symptoms have worsened significantly. If you can relate to this scenario, you likely want to do everything in  your power to help your loved one thrive, instead of merely survive, with this common, mental health problem. To improve the quality of your relative’s days, consider the following four ways dementia patients can benefit from pet therapy. Improved Mood Dementia patients face increased risks of developing depression. Thankfully, research suggests pet therapy can improve the moods of those battling this mental health
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When people start to reach an advanced age, preventative care becomes even more important. People’s bodies may start to break down both physically and mentally. To avoid the health consequences that can result from this, caregivers everywhere need to prioritize preventative medicine as part of an overall health and wellness strategy. A Senior’s Worst Enemy! One of the most common problems that can impact the elderly population is falls. While these might seem relatively benign for children and young adults, falls represent some of the most costly problems both financially and physically for people of advanced age. There is some
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