By Senior Lifestyle | January 22, 2020
No matter your age, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your health and keep your body well. Unsurprisingly, nutrition and exercise are at the top of that list. Have you heard…
By Senior Lifestyle | January 31, 2019
Loneliness in seniors is a growing concern as the global population ages. It’s a condition where older adults become isolated through a lack of social interaction, leading to various negative consequences. According to the University…
By Senior Lifestyle | January 31, 2019
Wearable technology like the Fitbit and Apple Watch aren’t just for the young and active any more. Increasingly, older adults are turning to smart wearable gadgets to help them live healthier, happier lives. In a…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 06, 2018
Providing care for a family member is a big responsibility, one no family member is ever truly prepared for. At Senior Lifestyle we often speak with families who are in what we call the caregiver…
By Senior Lifestyle | January 24, 2018
When faced with a difficult diagnosis for yourself or a loved one and given the chance to attend a meeting, you may ask yourself, “What can a senior support group do for me?” Different support…
By Senior Lifestyle | November 01, 2017
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Senior Lifestyle recognizes hospice care as a vital component of person-centered senior care, and while we realize the subject of hospice is often fraught with both emotion…
By Senior Lifestyle | December 19, 2016
Being the caregiver for your mother, father or both can be a tough task. From rolling around wheelchairs to making sure medications are taken properly, caring for elderly parents can be both physically and mentally…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 14, 2016
As baby boomers continue to age, the number of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 5.8 million Americans are experiencing the disease. By 2050, the number is expected…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 16, 2016
Dehydration runs rampant among Americans. The National Institutes of Health cites reports that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. It’s also reported that 17% to 28% of older adults are dehydrated. Lack of hydration, though…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 28, 2016
Preventing falls is an essential part of caring for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls each year, and 3 million people are treated…
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