The Importance of Staying Hydrated for Seniors and Elders

Because more than sixty percent of the human body is made up of water, staying hydrated is important to keep our bodies functioning properly. Elderly adults are among the most at risk groups for dehydration, one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization after age 65. Because of the potentially serious consequences of this condition to seniors, as a caregiver it’s important to recognize the causes and symptoms of dehydration as well as how you can help your loved one stay properly hydrated.

Eating Well as We Age: Advice for Seniors

We are all used to hearing the basics about maintaining a good diet: eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, stay away from foods that contain too much saturated fat and/or salt, and eat whole grains whenever possible. But as we age, our nutrition requirements change. If senior adults want to continue the good eating habits they’ve already established, making some dietary adjustments can help them stay as healthy as possible as they reach 50-60 years of age and beyond.

Protecting Your Elderly Loved Ones From Fraud

Protecting your elderly loved ones from fraud is going to take time and it’s going to require you to always stay on top of the latest types of fraudulent activity. The elderly continue to fall victim to everything from fake prize winning scams to poor water quality and health test results. They’re frequently the target of investment scams, home repair scams, unnecessary property transfers, and bogus lottery drawings.

Slowing the Progress of Age-related Macular Degeneration

As we age, the fact that we may end up wearing glasses to help us read does not surprise us. Irritating as that may be, the need for reading glasses can be a common result of the wear our eyes experience as they grow older. However, some eyesight changes can denote the onset of a serious condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in adults 50 years and older.

Seniors: What to Pack (and Not to Pack) for the Hospital

Well-planned packing helps make vacations more enjoyable. Likewise, what you pack for your own or a loved one’s admission to the hospital can make for a smoother, less stressful experience. The following is a review of necessities for a hospital packing list, as well as items that can make a hospital stay more comfortable—plus those things that are best left at home.