Senior Nutrition Tips

With spring around the corner, beginning to focus on healthy nutrition and becoming more aware of what you put into your body is essential. As we age, our bodies change and older adults have different nutritional needs than children, teens and middle-aged adults. Age related changes can affect how your body processes food, which influences your dietary needs and affects your appetite. Some changes include but are not limited to:

• Slower metabolism
• Digestive system changes
• Appetite change due to medications
• Emotional health side effects

Senior Fraud Prevention

April 15^th is just around the corner. Although most anyone can be a target of fraud and identity theft, seniors are the most at risk. Whether it’s a winner of a fraudulent sweepstakes prize or a retiree whose life savings was stolen in seconds, older adults are the most at risk and the need for senior fraud prevention has become greater than ever.

Heart Health Tips

February is Heart Health Month, a perfect time to reevaluate your health and promote a heart-healthy diet at home. An estimated 83.6 million American adults have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Of these, 42.2 million are estimated to be older than 60 years of age. The good news is that our cardiovascular health is largely under our control. Follow some of the tips below to improve your HEART health.

Tips on Having “The Talk” with Mom and Dad About Senior Living Options

You just shared the holidays with mom and dad and you are concerned. They are having a difficult time getting around, there are very few groceries in the pantry, and while you can’t put your finger on it, they just don’t seem as “with it” as they have in the past. While you are certain it’s time to talk about senior living options, you are also certain that they will not welcome that discussion. However, whether now is the time, or whether it’s six months down the road, here are some considerations to think about and tips to make it easier.

Alzheimer’s Warning Signs

Most people think memory loss could never happen to them, but more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and related dementias. By 2050, 131 million people could be living with dementia globally. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The average Alzheimer’s patient is in his/her late 70s, but there are certain people who get early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. If you suspect a loved one is developing Alzheimer’s, take a look at these five warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Senior Fitness Tips for the New Year

January is the perfect time to reevaluate and prioritize goals, reassess what didn’t work in the past, and make “new” new years resolutions. If you are an older adult looking to live a healthier lifestyle, here are some fitness tips to help you establish realistic, attainable goals for 2018.

Battling Senior Loneliness During the Holidays

As the holidays approach, what is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year may actually be a time that represents sadness for many seniors. Instead of holiday cheer and excitement, they start to focus on their feelings of loneliness and isolation. It may be caused by the reminder of family members who have passed away, struggles caused by an illness, or an overall lack of social interaction. What can you do to help seniors combat loneliness during the holidays?