Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
Better preparation — sometimes called pre-habilitation — can help your elder leave the hospital sooner and recover more quickly.
A simple practice to help you get started.
Seniors are living longer independently — which also means they are more likely to die after a fall. Don’t let someone you love become a statistic.
With practice, people in their 70s and 80s can develop the multitasking skills of 30-year-olds. Research shows brain training helps keep senior brains young.
Walking at least 150 minutes a week is an easy form of moderate intensity exercise. If you're age 85 and up, just 10 minutes a day may extend your life.
Medication and a healthy lifestyle including good food choices can help.
When older adults can’t hear well, they often don’t function well, either.
If you are dealing with serious health problems, having a durable power of attorney can authorize someone else to handle your finances or healthcare for you.
With a shortage that’s growing you’ll see a geriatric specialist selectively.
As the Baby Boom generation moves into and through their 70s, the demand for home healthcare aides continues to increase.