Category: Senior Citizens

Handling the Heat as a Senior Citizen

Temperatures are rising, and many of us are eager to get outside and start soaking up the sun. Although a bit of Vitamin D is encouraged, excessive heat exposure can be a major threat to senior citizens and result in severe health issues. A study at University of Chicago Medical Center found that 40% of…

Understanding UTI’s in Senior Citizens

A urinary tract infection, (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, typically involving the lower urinary tract. UTI’s are can be pretty painful, and when left untreated, can lead to a kidney infection. A kidney infection can permanently damage kidneys or lead to kidney failure, which is why UTI’s need to…

Simple Outdoor Activities for Senior Citizens

Every person deserves a chance to enjoy the beautiful springtime weather, especially senior citizens. Warmer temperatures and sunlight can do wonders for brain, bone and muscle functioning — in part thanks to Vitamin D exposure — which makes the benefit of heading outdoors for seniors all the more crucial. So in a world ripe with activities,…

Signs You Should Stop Driving

Life as a senior citizen can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about things that were once second nature. Many seniors find it difficult to give up their car keys, and it can often be hard to tell whether or not you should. According to Caring.com, your health should be the major…

Healthy Foods Seniors Should Avoid

Maintaining a healthy diet is important for everyone, but it’s especially important for senior citizens as they age. We often hear about the foods that seniors should be eating, but there are also a lot of foods for seniors to avoid, and not all of them are junk food. Below, we’ve compiled a list of…

Getting Outside this Spring with Your Senior

Spring is getting closer and temperatures will soon be warm enough for us to venture outside. While we are all itching to get out of the house, our senior citizen loved ones are as well. We’ve compiled a list of several outdoor outings that are ideal for the senior loved one in your life. Taking…

Walking Safely As a Senior

We have talked about how good it is for senior citizens to walk as a form of exercise, but it’s also important for seniors to do so safely. If you are going to make walking a habit, it is important that you walk safely and understand how to do so. Talk to your Primary Doctor…