When you are over 75 years old, you may face limitations regarding the kind of exercises that you can undertake. And yet, this is a moment when working out can give you great health benefits and help you stave off medical conditions. So, which are the best exercise programs for people who are over 75?…
Being aware of what you put in your body by way of food is extremely important when you are attempting to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, not all food is made equal, and some are better than others in terms of nutrition and taste. Superfoods generally refer to food products that are superior in…
If you struggle with oxygen levels, you will be glad to know that there are several things that you can do to remedy the situation. Having low oxygen levels can be very problematic, as one is always out of breath. This makes participating in sports and other vigorous activities extremely difficult. On the serious end…
Clinical depression in seniors is becoming more common and this is a worrying concern for the country. However, only a small minority of seniors who suffer from depression are getting treatment and this may largely be due to the varied symptoms of depression that also depend on age range. To begin to understand depression in…
If your loved one needs medical and/or personal care in their daily living activities, then assisted living is the right lifestyle option for them. Assisted living residents are generally active but may need support with activities of daily living (ADL) like bathing, eating, dressing, medication usage reminders, and more. As a senior, opting for an…
When your loved one retires, this can be a time of great angst. From having a fast-paced life to a relatively sedentary one, your loved one may struggle to adjust to the new conditions. Fortunately, there are many things that can help your loved one stave off boredom. In this article, we look at some…
Obesity refers to when a person has a weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for their height. In particular, obesity is when there is too much fat accumulation in our body that it poses a risk to our health. One of the most common used measures of obesity is the Body Mass…
Yoga might seem like an extremely intimidating practice, especially if all you have been exposed to are high-level poses like handstands or even headstands. However, there are many types of yoga. Whether you are looking for something that builds strength, flexibility, mindfulness, or even just to sweat it out in an intense exercise session, there…
Keeping your loved one preoccupied can be a full-time job. When our loved ones retire, they may suddenly find that they have more time than they know what to do with. When this happens, it is important to find fun things to do otherwise there is the risk that they will grow restless and bored.…
Hearing loss is hard to notice, even if you are looking for signs. These manifest through changes in you or your loved ones’ behavior. They can be small signs like having to constantly turn the volume of your electronics up higher or asking for someone else to repeat themselves one too many times. The appearance…