As you get older, it can become increasingly difficult to stand up and get out of a chair. Seniors lose a lot of the strength they used to have in their hip muscles and knee extensors, and as a result, simply standing up isn’t as easy as it used to be. Because of this, there…
Category: Senior Citizens
The Importance of Companionship
When caring for the elderly, we often focus on their physical health and medical needs. While it is certainly essential that seniors get the health care they need, we shouldn’t forget the importance of their mental health as well. Companionship helps seniors stave off loneliness, keeps their minds sharp, and alleviates mental health conditions like…
Ways You Can Celebrate Veterans Day
The men and women who serve our country are selfless individuals who risk their lives to protect our freedom, making sacrifices many of us couldn’t imagine. So this Veterans Day, on November 11th, take some time to let our vets know they’re appreciated. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. Say “Thank you”…
Common Health Screenings For Seniors
As you age, the need for regular medical testing increases. It’s important to be proactive about your health and monitor any changes in your body. Here are a few common tests you should get done so you can live a healthy and long life: Blood pressure According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…
Benefits of Massage Therapy
When you think of getting a massage, you probably think about relaxing in a calm environment with soft music playing in the background, but did you know that therapeutic massages have been shown to decrease stress in the body and lessen negative effects of anxiety, depression and digestive disorders? The benefits of massage therapy are…
Signs of Memory Loss
Everyone has forgetful moments now and again – maybe you can’t remember where you put your keys, or you forget about an appointment. These occurrences can be normal, but how do you know when it’s a sign of something more serious like memory loss or Alzheimer’s? Here are some key signs to watch out for:…
Technology Can Help Senior Citizens More Than You Think
As stereotypes would have it, millennials are addicted to their smartphones, while their grandparents are pining for the days of the rotary phone. However, according to statistics this is simply not true: over 60 percent of all seniors use the internet or social media, with numbers growing by 6 percent every year. It’s easy to…