December 16, 2022
Elevating the Human Spirit
Battling Sleep Changes As We Age
Battling Sleep Changes As We Age Battling Sleep Changes As We Age | As we age, we often experience normal changes in our sleeping patterns. But disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Why does sleep change as we age and what is […]
Engaging Communications with Older Adults
Engaging Communications with Older Adults Engaging Communications with Older Adults | Effective communicators know their audience, and they change their communications to suit those audiences. The language a doctor uses when consulting with colleagues will not be the same, hopefully, as that used when speaking with patients. Mothers speak with their children differently than they […]
Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors
Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors Reducing the Risk of Pneumonia in Seniors | Pneumonia may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and results in inflammation and decreased circulation to one or both of the lungs. As circulation to the lungs decreases, oxygen in the blood declines. While cases of pneumonia can range […]
Maintaining Joy: Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Finding the Right Balance & Maintaining Joy: Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays Maintaining Joy: Ways for Seniors to Stay Healthy During the Holidays | The older we get, the more intense the holiday season seems to become, with an increasing number of responsibilities. There are parties to attend, relatives to visit, […]
Cold Weather Falls are Avoidable
Cold Weather Falls are Avoidable Cold weather falls are avoidable for seniors: Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. A variety of studies have shown a high correlation between cold weather and an increase in falls among older adults, too. The chances for falls in colder weather increases significantly after […]
9 Steps that Can Help with Cancer Prevention
9 Steps that Can Help with Cancer Prevention 9 Steps that Can Help with Cancer Prevention – The most significant risk factor for the development of cancer is aging; however, the risk of many types of cancer can be drastically reduced by focusing on prevention steps. Several factors play a role in cancer development, such […]
Vision Loss
Vision Loss Vision Loss – Losing your vision can feel a little like the world is closing in on you. For many seniors with vision loss, this feeling is often actualized with a diminished ability to engage in daily activities, such as preparing a meal or using the telephone, that most of us take for granted. […]
Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies
Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors. Falls – Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies: More than one-third of Canadian seniors experience falls, which can have a devastating physical and psychological impact, resulting in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and even death. […]
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