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Sleep and Aging
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.
All You Need is Love
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?
February is Heart Month
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.
Vaccine Q and A
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.
Seniors and Protein
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.
In-Home Exercises for Seniors to Stay Active
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people are being forced to stay inside more than usual. With so much time indoors, however, it can be tough to remain active and easy to fall into a sluggish lifestyle. This is often the case for seniors because they can be...
Caregiving: Plan for It
Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady who started the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will become caregivers and those who will need caregivers.
COVID, Seniors, and the Holidays
Research has shown that feeling lonely seriously impacts physical and mental health. For this reason alone, hiring home care services for seniors may be worthwhile. Caregivers can serve not only as personal care assistants, but also as companions or “senior helpers” for that much-needed human interaction, and partners for errands and in-home activities.
Long Term Care Insurance 101
Some people will never need LTC, some will only need it for a short period of time and others will require elderly assistance for many years. Some people will be able to live at home with small amounts of senior care while others may need memory care services.
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