August 15, 2023
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Dietary Changes as We Age
Did you know that every year over the age of 40, our metabolism slows? Though our nutritional requirements stay almost the same as younger adults, our energy needs decrease. To keep our bodies feeling good and functioning well, we need to be aware of how our diet needs are evolving as we age. Every […]
Best Way to Recover? Stay Social
Recovering from a health episode can be challenging, but for seniors, who are socially isolated and struggling with loneliness, readjustment can be especially tricky—isolation and loneliness just may increase the odds that they will end up returning to the hospital. There is evidence that loneliness and social isolation negatively affects physical health, not just mental […]
What Happens When They Won’t Accept Help?
When it comes time to surrender independence to assisted care, there can be conflict between a senior and their care givers/family. Often with trying to force a change, conflict can arise if the senior doesn’t acknowledge their deficits and accept help. If you find yourself in a situation like this, here are some things to […]
NOW is the Time to Talk with Your Parents about Senior Housing and Care!
NOW is the Time to Talk with Your Parents about Senior Housing and Care! If you dread approaching the subject with your parents about senior housing and care you are not alone. For most of us this conversation is right up there with having “The Talk” with our teens about the birds and the bees […]
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