Sleep is a vital physiological process needed to maintain a healthy mind and body. As we continue to age, our ability to sleep decreases. Seniors over the age of 65 who live in their own homes reportedly had less insomnia than those living in a senior care facility.
In addition to being American Heart Month, February is also home to Valentine’s Day, as we know. But how much do we know about the history of this day? Sure, we shower our seniors and caregivers with flowers and candy, but why?
In 2004, National Wear Red Day was established as a way to call attention to heart disease and stroke. On February 5th, from coast to coast and nation to nation, there will be a wave of red in recognition of Heart Month. It is also a day to raise awareness and help to eradicate cardiovascular disease.
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.
