If you’ve had a fall in your advanced years, you know how much damage a fall can do and how much it can disrupt your life. Gone are the days when we bounce back like a toddler who has taken a tumble. For seniors and the elderly, falls can have life-altering consequences. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans.
Read MoreYoga can be a very gentle way of cultivating health and wellbeing. Through the regular practice of different techniques, including postures and movement, breath awareness, and breathing exercises, yoga can benefit people of all ages, shapes, and athletic abilities.
Read MoreTransitioning into life in a nursing facility can be challenging. It often includes feelings of loss, such as the loss of a familiar home environment, loss of status, and loss independence and control. But once the resident is settled and adjusted, a nursing facility can dramatically improve the quality of life.
Read MorePhysical therapy is one of the most underrated treatments out there. It’s amazing how quick we are to reach for prescription drugs, surgery, and all kinds of other fixes when physical therapy can make such a difference in our lives. It may be hard to believe, but in the hands of a skilled therapist, good old-fashioned body mechanics is extremely beneficial in helping us recover from injuries, prevent falls, improve our mobility, reduce our pain, and so on.
Read MoreYou know you love your pet. And you know it feels good to be greeted at the door with a wagging tail or a happy purr. But did you know that your pet actually provides you with measurable health benefits? It’s true. Studies have proven numerous health benefits of interacting with animals. Here are a few:
Read MoreWe all want to be healthy. Some of us may not know how to get there, but ultimately, everyone wants to feel good. One of the best ways to get healthy is to eat healthy foods. There are so many nutrient-rich foods out there we couldn’t possibly list them all (well, we could, but we’d be at it for a long time). The following list is a good place to start. We’re pretty sure that once you realize how good it feels to get healthy, you’ll want more of it.
Read MoreExercise isn’t just about getting fit and trim to look good in a bathing suit. For seniors, it’s about staying healthy and safe, and maintaining strength and coordination.
Read MoreAs we get older, we’re often faced with more health conditions that need to be treated with medication on a regular basis. The more medications we take, the more difficult it can be to keep track of everything. But it’s important to learn as much as we can about each medication we take in order to avoid problems that might arise.
Read MoreMoving into a nursing facility is a major life change. If you stop and think about the number of things a person gives up when she moves into a nursing facility, you might be astounded. Suddenly, she’s eating from an unfamiliar set of dishes, sitting on unfamiliar chairs, and sleeping in a room with an unfamiliar layout.
Read MoreChronic lung disease makes everyday living a challenge. For people with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), life can be both frustrating and depressing for a couple of different reasons:
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