Older adults have an alarmingly high chance of falling inside and outside the home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 3 people age 65 and older falls each year. After age 80, that increases to a 1 in 2 chance. That means your senior adult has a 33 percent to 50 percent chance …
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is the perfect time of year to observe National Nutrition Month®—because many of us who made New Year’s resolutions to choose healthier foods might need extra encouragement right now. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month encourages all Americans to make informed food choices and establish sound eating and exercise habits. The theme for 2016 …
Taking Too Much Vitamin D?
Recent studies show the risks of high doses of vitamin D The health benefits of taking proper doses of Vitamin D supplements are well established, such as stronger bones and teeth; lowered risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers; and improved resistance to multiple sclerosis. Studies also show that Vitamin D may have protective benefits against cognitive decline …
February Is American Heart Month
Know the risk factors for developing heart disease This month, the America Heart Association is challenging all Americans to learn more about heart disease and its risk factors, and to join its mission to promote healthier families and communities, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Facts About Heart Disease in the U.S. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United …
Brain Exercise in the Winter
Taking part in an activity that is fun and thought provoking improves a senior’s quality of life. Many studies support the connection between lifestyle and dementia risk- finding that following a brain-healthy lifestyle and performing regular, targeted brain exercises can also increase a brain’s cognitive reserve. In the cold often dreary days of winter getting some good mental stimulation can …
Alzheimer’s Update
With several promising Phase 3 trials going on in research and increased funding 2016 is poised to be a good year in the search to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. Forbes Magazine has gone out on a limb and predicted that a breakthrough drug in the search to conquer Alzheimer’s may be on the way in 2016. Unlike the five …
The New Year is a Good Time to Explore New Living Options
We in the senior living industry always see an increase of inquires in the beginning of the New Year. Why? The answer is really quite simple. Over the holiday’s the reality of where a seniors loved ones mental and physical health is currently at becomes apparent when children or loved ones are home for the holidays and spending more time …
2016 Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15 to December 7
Make Needed Changes Now to Medicare Plans Now is the time to review and reassess Medicare plans for older adults so that coverage will be adequate and cost-effective for 2016. From October 15 to December 7, 2015, the 2016 Medicare Open Enrollment period is designated for older adults enrolled in Medicare to take these actions: Change their Part D (prescription …
Helping Seniors Enjoy the Holiday Season
The busy holiday season can be challenging for any of us, but older adults can find the added activity to be especially draining. Low mood, confusion, and stress may put a damper on seniors’ holiday merriment. Below are some tips on how to help seniors find joy, relaxation, and connection during this potentially tough time. Reminisce. Take out the photo album, …
November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Surprising Facts You Might Not Know Although Alzheimer’s affects approximately 1 in every 2 families in the U.S., and has been extensively covered in the media, there’s still quite a bit of information about Alzheimer’s that you might not be aware of. Dennis Fortier, president and CEO of Medical Care Corporation, which specializes in helping physicians evaluate patients’ memory and …