Technology is making it easier to track health and wellbeing with wearable tech! Wearable tech can be a game changer for seniors managing health issues or family caregivers wanting to ensure their loved one is keeping up with their health. Wearable tech can monitor blood pressure, heart health, posture, and soon even hydration! Some seniors [...]
NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis. Essentially, NEAT is everything we do that is not sleeping, eating, or sports-like exercise. The Mayo Clinic reports that NEAT plays a very important role in overall health. NEAT plays such a large role, that Mayo believes it may help explain the obesity epidemic. Experts recommend the following strategies [...]
Staying strong as a caregiver can feel impossible. Whether you are a full time or part time caregiver, the process is both physically and emotionally draining. We gathered tips from different caregivers and put together the top ten ideas for you to consider. 1) Attend Caregiver Support Group Caregiver support groups can offer you affirmation, [...]
Many seniors feel like their best years are behind them. However, thriving in later years is possible! A study by University College in London revealed, "that happy seniors had less trouble getting up, dressing, or taking a shower, as opposed to unhappy seniors who were twice as likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and [...]
According to the Mayo Clinic, as we age our thirst senses become less acute and our body's fluid reserve becomes smaller. These issues are then compounded by diabetes, dementia, and certain medications. From 1999-2009, roughly 40 percent of all heat-related deaths in the U.S. were adults over 65 years old. It is critical for caregivers [...]
Beat the heat and stay active this summer with our short list of simple indoor and outdoor activities. Reconnecting with hobbies and creating new routines are sure ways to increase overall health and happiness. It is easy for seniors to get into a rut and stay indoors. Take advantage of cool mornings, free local activities, [...]
Nearly 795,000 people have a stroke in the United States each year. The physical impact of a stroke can be minor or devastating. If you are a caregiver of someone with a stroke it is important to know what to expect and how to deal with these new changes. Changes After A Stroke Weakness on [...]
When the muscles or tendons around your rotator cuff become torn, your doctor may recommend rotator cuff surgery to repair the damage. Orthoinfo.aaos.org shared signs that surgery may be a good option: Your symptoms have lasted 6 to 12 months You have a large tear (more than 3 cm) and the quality of the surrounding [...]
If you grew up in the south, your Grandma might have told you that local honey was a way to combat allergies. While there is nothing wrong with many natural tips, including sweetening your tea with honey, we recommend looking to the experts for sure-fire ways to stop the sniffles. Facts for Fighting Allergies: Nasal [...]
The CDC reports that 23% of all adults, over 54 million people, have arthritis. One in four living with arthritis live with severe joint pain. Arthritis limits many people from working to their best ability, enjoy hobbies, and even performing regular tasks. Nearly 26% of women and 18% of men live with arthritis. Those struggling [...]
