Tag: Senior Citizens

Benefits to Switching to a Geriatric Doctor

Many of us grow attached to our primary doctor. They know our health history and we build a personal relationship with them over time. However, as we age, our health care needs can drastically change. Senior citizens often face frequent health issues and sometimes it is beneficial for aging adults to switch to a geriatric…

How Cold Weather Affects Senior Citizens

As the weather changes for a large majority of the country, cold weather is just a few short months away. Cold rain showers, heavy wet snow, and below freezing temperatures are inconvenient for all of us but these extreme weather conditions can have a major impact on senior citizens. Cold weather can cause major issues…

Senior Citizens and the Benefits of Walking

It is no secret that exercise is something that all people benefit from. Whether you choose to put in a few miles in the great outdoors or lift weights in the comfort of your own home, exercise is beneficial to our health and well-being. Exercise should be a part of our everyday life from childhood…

Diabetic Management Matters, Especially For Seniors

Diabetic Management Matters, Especially For Seniors Diabetes can be a difficult thing to manage at any age and comes with many challenges. In order to manage diabetes, it is important to be informed about what it takes to do so properly. Over one-fifth of people with diabetes are over the age of 60 and many…

Staying Active After a Fall

As we age, normal changes in our eyesight, balance and health can make a fall more likely. And according to the CDC, one out of every three individuals over the age of 65 falls each year. While none of us like to think that a fall can happen to us, it is important to know…

Helping You Cope with Your Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can occur at any age but is most often encountered by people as they age and women who are pregnant or have just given birth. There are two types of urinary incontinence; Stress incontinence, which happens when you cough or sneeze, and Urge incontinence which happens when you suddenly get the urge to…

Finding the Perfect Recliner

Comfort and convenience are everything when it comes to choosing furniture. Recliners in particular, are one of the best pieces of furniture you can own. The relaxation capabilities while sitting in a recliner make the purchase all the worthwhile. For someone who has a medical problem that restricts movement or for someone who has a…