Routine Health Screenings at Community Pharmacies
During the pandemic, many adults either couldn’t get their necessary health screenings completed or avoided them. Now is an opportune time to catch up on your health screenings and make them part of your healthcare routine. Recently your community pharmacies have pharmacists that practice in outpatient settings to perform screenings such as blood pressure, blood […]
Salt Substitutes to Reduce Blood Pressure
Reducing your blood pressure is important for the 1 out of 2 adults in the US that have hypertension. Lifestyle changes are often spoke of in attempting to reduce blood pressure. Things like losing weight, exercising, eating healthy, reducing stress, and reducing salt in your diet. But the use of salt substitutes should be considered. […]
Everything You Need to Know About Hospice Care
Hospice is a type of health care that focuses on an individual with a terminal illness. The goal of hospice care is to allow your loved one to live as well as possible for as long as possible, increasing their quality of life. When does hospice care begin? In general, hospice care should be used […]
Foot Care and At-Home Pedicures
Caring for your feet should be a part of your self-care routine and geriatric foot care is particularly important. Older people experience increased incidence of fungal infections and pain, not to mention that sequalae of diabetes on the feet can lead to amputations. If foot care is not at the top of the mind, […]
Top 5 Travel Tips for Seniors
As traveling has started to resume again and we all are beginning to plan our vacations, we wanted to share the top 5 travel tips to keep in mind when traveling with older loved ones and seniors. These simple tips will ensure that you are prepared for your travels and alleviate any stresses: Get Physicians […]
Exercise Your Brain, Preserve & Build Your Memory
Like your muscles, your brain needs regular workouts to stay healthy and fit as you age. Benefits of Brain Exercises **Catholic nuns- Autopsy revealed Alzheimer’s lesions with no symptoms, lived a life that increased their Cognitive Reserve: Life of Meditation, Continued Study, Eating a low fat diet, Strong social ties with nuns and community. How to […]
Senior Care Assessments Around the Holidays
The holidays are a time for families to gather and enjoy one another’s company. Oftentimes many of us are traveling into our hometowns and visiting our aging parents and loved ones we may not see often. As we are enjoying these special times and making memories, it is important to keep our senior loved ones […]
