Exercise regularly
Ensure a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients
Avoid negative lifestyle habits and maintain a healthy weight
Identify the risk factors which you can’t change
Talk to your doctor: get tested, get treated if required
If you notice any of the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s in yourself or someone you know, don’t ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
In order to control this virus, serious steps need to be taken, starting with the COVID-19 vaccine. Hopefully the Q and A will help to convince anyone on the fence about getting the vaccine.
Many older adults need to consume relatively higher amounts of protein than they did when they were younger. This is because of the stress on your body as you age, and a general loss of protein from muscles and internal organs that occurs. Combined with a tendency to become more sedentary, this puts you at risk of deteriorating muscles, compromised mobility, slower recovery from illness and the loss of independence.
Home improvements, modifications and repairs can help older adults maintain their independence and prevent accidents. A home modification adapts a living space so that occupants can live safely, perform tasks better and live independently, despite their physical limitations.