May: Arthritis Awareness Month
May is Arthritis Awareness Month! One in four Americans are affected by arthritis. Arthritis is a chronic disease that increases with age, making it important for the older adult population to be aware of and manage symptoms. It attacks the joints and surrounding connective tissue, causing pain, aching, and stiffness around the joint. This, in […]
Improving Health Literacy in Seniors
What is health literacy and why is it important? Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions. An individual’s health literacy is important because older adults and their caregivers need reliable health information to make informed decisions about disease and to promote independence in […]
Preserve and Build Your Memory
Like your muscles, your brain needs regular workouts to stay healthy and fit as you age. Happier At Home shares ideas for older adults looking to preserve and build memory.
Skincare for Seniors
As you age, your skin can be more susceptible to dryness and irritation due to the physiological changes that come with aging. Your skin can become thinner, lose fat, and wounds can take longer to heal.
COVID19 Vaccine for Older Adults
Here is some information that older adults should know about the COVID-19 vaccine and continuing to protect yourself after receiving it.
Monitoring Dizziness in Older Adults
Dizziness is one of the more common reasons older adults visit their doctors. Deb Bernacki from Happier At Home shared information about when dizziness is normal versus when it’s an emergency.
Winter Safety for Older Adults
Ice, snow, and cold temperatures are a challenge for anyone. Older adults, however, need to take extra precaution when braving the cold in the frigid winter months.
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
The prevalence and progression of diabetic retinopathy increases with age. That’s why it’s important to be extra vigilant about eyesight and sugar control in those with diabetes as we age.
Tips for Dental Hygiene in Seniors
Good oral hygiene habits are important at any age. However, as we grow older, certain physiological changes, medications, and common chronic illnesses that occur with aging that may put seniors at an increased risk for dental problems.
