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November is National Diabetes Month when seniors and elderly can focus on prevention and keeping diabetes controlled. It’s especially important now during the COVID-19 pandemic as the illness is expected to surge in the fall and winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to [...]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, part of a yearly campaign to raise awareness about one of the leading cancers in women along with skin cancer. This year’s theme is “RISE” or Rally in Screening Everyone. The best way to detect breast cancer is through mammograms. It’s important to detect breast cancer early because [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week runs October 2-8, meaning it’s a good time to take stock of your mental health as a senior and key in to how to handle depression and enjoy good mental health. Congress designated the first week of October as National Mental Health Awareness Week in 1990. This year’s theme for [...]
World Alzheimer’s Day is September 21 this year, the day before the official beginning of fall. For seniors and the elderly, maintaining a healthy brain is important in the aging process. Can you avoid memory loss? Can you avoid or prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s? Brain training can certainly help. Studies have [...]
Falls can be a major source of serious injury for seniors and the elderly. “Balance Awareness Week,” which runs Sept. 18-24, is a good reminder for seniors about fall prevention and how to avoid them. The recipe for fall prevention includes balance awareness and exercise, as well as checking in with your medical provider. [...]
Planning a Transition Talking to a parent with Alzheimer's or dementia about a transition can be challenging. You want them to feel safe and loved, but a move can be unsettling. Memory care can offer residents the support and care they need, but how can you communicate that need to a loved one? We've prepared [...]
Being a senior and among the elderly has its benefits. Can you say discounts? Many discounts also apply if you have a military background, either active duty or retired. So let’s get started on those discounts! Grocery Stores Harris Teeter: If you’re 60 or older, you can save 5% on your purchase every Thursday. [...]
August is National Eye Exam Month, a good reminder for seniors and the elderly to check their eyes. For most seniors and the elderly, seeing a doctor for an annual physical health checkup is automatic. But don’t forget your eyes! Seeing an eye doctor means you can catch small problems with your eyes before [...]
As our loved ones grow older, they may require an increased level of care that you or another caregiver can’t provide. They may already live in a senior living community and need to move to assisted living to get help with daily activities. From increased opportunities for social interaction to a proper level of care, [...]
As the summer heat and humidity settles in, staying hydrated is critical for seniors and the elderly to stay healthy and avoid illnesses related to the heat. Staying hydrated does a number of things, including regulating body temperature, protects vital organs, and promotes skin health. Signs or symptoms of dehydration that leads to heat-related illnesses [...]
