Preparing For Potential New Restrictions
With the uncertainty of various strains of COVID being discovered in our communities, planning is the best thing we can do to help our elder loved ones. It is especially important for seniors to self-isolate and practice social distancing. There are steps that we can take to help seniors plan for a potential lockdown and […]
When to Consider In-Home Care and What Type is Best for Your Loved One
Deciding to look into in-home care for your aging loved one is a big step and approaching the situation the proper way is critical since it is such a sensitive topic. Having proper discussion both with your senior loved one and with other family members is important as well. Oftentimes, families prefer to coordinate times […]
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics
There’s a lot to consider if you have diabetes: but daily foot care is one of the best ways to prevent complications. About half of all people with diabetes have nerve damage. You can have nerve damage in any part of your body, but nerves in your feet and legs are most often affected. Nerve damage can cause […]
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
The beauty of yoga is that it can be adapted to an individual’s needs. Practices can range from physically demanding Power yoga to gentle chair yoga. As mobility issues and chronic conditions can impact different forms of fitness, low-impact, gentle yoga is a great option for older adults. Benefits of Yoga for Seniors: 1. Helps […]
Proper Hand Hygiene in Seniors
As we age, our immune system weakens, creating more opportunity for infection. While not all germs cause disease, those that do spread illness are commonly spread by our hands. Therefore, hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to guard against germs that contribute to colds and other diseases. Do your part to help […]
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.
