Table of Content1 1. Consume Omega-3 Fatty Acids2 2. Avoid Exposure to Chemicals3 3. Maintain a Strong Immune System4 4. Stop Smoking5 5. Increase Balance6 6. Minimize Fatigue Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the muscles in the body…
Table of Content1 1. Check the Home for Radon2 2. Test the Water for Carcinogens3 3. Quit Smoking4 4. Stay Hydrated5 5. Eat Healthy Foods Even though the survival rate for bladder cancer has increased over the last few decades, this disease is still lethal. For this reason, it’s important…
Table of Content1 Increases Life Expectancy2 Prevents Memory Loss3 Prevents Diabetes & Obesity 4 Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Having friends you can count on is important during all stages of life, but these close friendships are even more crucial for seniors because they offer a wide range of health…
Table of Content1 1. They Perform a Duty Many Others Cannot2 2. They Know How to Face the Challenges of Caregiving3 3. They Spend a Lot of Time with Their Loved Ones4 4. They Can Help Professionals with Important Details Family caregivers and the duties they perform should be celebrated….
Table of Content1 1. Save Lives2 2. Relieve Stress3 3. Increase Socialization4 4. Boost Brain Function Nearly 120,000 people in the U.S. are currently on an organ recipient list, which means anyone who becomes an organ donor is potentially making it easier for these people to get the help they…
Table of Content1 1. Hoarding2 2. Swearing3 3. Physical Aggression4 4. Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors5 5. Wandering Most people are aware of how dementia affects a senior’s memory. However, many don’t realize there are a variety of challenging behaviors that can develop as a result of the disorder. Here are five of…
Table of Content1 Avoid Consuming Caffeine Close to Bedtime2 Don’t Turn on Your Screens3 Find a Way to Relax4 Make Your Bedroom a Place Solely for Sleeping5 Stick to a Schedule Providing care to older adults can prevent caregivers from properly taking care of themselves, which often includes failing to…
Table of Content1 1. Take a Serious Look at Dietary Choices2 2. Spend Time with Children3 3. Let Go of Worries4 4. Engage in Physical Activity as Often as Possible5 5. Know How to Ask for Help6 6. Find Motivation7 7. Be a Social Butterfly Becoming a centenarian is an…
Table of Content1 Boosts Overall Health 2 Relieves Chronic Pain3 Lowers the Risk of Accidents & Injuries 4 Provides a Social Outlet Exercising is essential for seniors who want to preserve their overall health and increase their longevity. When searching for an exercise routine your elderly loved one will enjoy, make sure…
Table of Content1 Salmon2 Lentils3 Yogurt4 Peanut Butter5 Chicken Breasts6 Eggs Protein is one of the most important parts of a senior’s diet because the body uses it to build strong, healthy cells and muscles, strengthen bones, and reduce stroke risk. Depending on their weight, seniors need anywhere from 35…