With flu season upon us, the feds are reminding everyone to get their flu shot as quickly as possible. Senior citizens constitute a high- risk category for flu, and should get their shots without delay. Federal officials are also encouraging seniors to get a new pneumonia vaccine along with their flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …
Preventing Falls For Our Seniors
With the temperatures dropping and snow fall upon us, our elders are even more at risk for a fall this time of year. Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. With our focus on aging in place, we want to help avoid debilitating falls and keep our loved ones …
Seniors: Boost Your Immune System
Seniors: Boost Your Immune System This Winter Season With flu season and cold weather upon us, boosting your immune system is imperative. As we age, our immune system weakens, making us more prone to illness. Here are a few immune boosting tips to get your loved ones through the season. Minimize Stress Stress is a normal part of everyones lives. …
Seniors and the Holidays
Seniors and the Holidays: Tips to Help Seniors Enjoy the Holidays The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate the season with friends and family and. Holiday parties, presents, hot cocoa and carolers all add to the holiday spirit. However, with travel, family gatherings, house guests, shopping and holiday errands, the holidays can be overwhelming for many. Seniors are no …
Financial Planning for Senior Citizens
No one needs the right kind of financial planning as much as senior citizens do. No other group of persons is at such a high risk of financial destruction as a result of poor financial planning. Fortunately, senior citizens can access many resources to help them plan for their future. Turn your local bank for financial advice. Many banks will …
Medications that Contribute to Senior Falls
Senior citizens are at a much higher risk of being injured in a fall accident, because of age-related physical changes that make it harder for them to retain balance and avoid falls. A new study actually finds that many of these fall accidents can be linked to the medications that senior citizens take. According to the study that was conducted …
Study: Malnutrition Is Surprisingly High among Seniors
There is no denying that a good diet is key to optimum physical and mental health and overall well-being. However, far too many seniors are malnourished, and suffer from poor physical health. According to a recent study, many seniors, especially those living in assisted living facilities, suffer from malnutrition. The study was based on an analysis of ER patients above …
Exercise Benefits and Tips for Seniors
Senior Exercise Benefits Exercise benefits everyone, but seniors are especially likely to enjoy better physical, mental and cognitive health when they are on a regular fitness program. An exercise program that focuses on strength training and balance exercises can help a senior avoid the kind of deadly fall accidents that are very common as a person ages. An exercise program …
Do Seniors Need Additional Health Supplements?
Many seniors are on a program of vitamins to supplement their balanced diet. However, those vitamins may not be as necessary as you think. As a person ages, his appetite is likely to drop, and there may be other physiological changes that cause a person to eat lesser than before. As a result, many seniors begin taking nutritional and herbal …
How Healthy Are New York’s Seniors?
Seniors in New York have better and easier access to geriatricians and home healthcare providers. While that is conducive to senior health and safety, there are other challenges that seniors face here. For instance, the state of New York also has a much higher prevalence of underweight seniors compared to other states, and also a higher percentage of hospital fatalities …