Senior Preparations for the Autumn Months

September is almost here and with it the beginning of fall. While summer offers us all a chance to head outside, enjoying the sunshine and outdoor activities like gardening and walks around the neighborhood, fall symbolizes the beginning of indoor weather in many areas. Cooler temperatures and cold weather conditions can change your daily routine,…

Choosing the Right Therapeutic Hosiery for Your Needs

Therapeutic hosiery is important to wear after an injury, as well as to relieve symptoms of conditions like peripheral edema, peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins. These conditions can be very painful and often cause fluid and swelling in the lower extremities, which can be controlled by therapeutic hosiery.  Here are a few important things…

Senior Health Benefits of Swimming

With the summer finally here, swimming is a great way to beat the heat and get some great exercise in! Swimming has many health benefits, and is an enjoyable way for seniors to exercise throughout the summer. Here are the top health reasons why: Improves Cardiovascular Health and Endurance Swimming provides a balanced workout that…

Sandal Safety

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to break out the sandals! While summer footwear provides relief from the heat, it is important to choose a safe and comfortable style. Flip flops are a favorite summer footwear style, but they are not the safest option for individuals of any age, especially seniors. Some of…

Dealing with Common Foot Problems: Corns & Calluses

Our feet are often the most neglected parts of our bodies. You’ll notice that you tend to accumulate dead skin cells and rough skin quite easily, especially on the bottoms and pressure points of your feet. Commonly, our bodies develop corns or calluses as a protection method to help cushion sensitive skin. Most people experience…

The Importance of Exercise as You Age

One of the most generously offered pieces of advice from older generations is “don’t get old”. It’s easy to say but impossible to carry out. The aging process in inevitable for every human on earth, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. Aside from chronic disease, for most individuals the worst part of aging…

Summer Safety!

Summer is around the corner, and as the temperatures start rising, we need to make sure we are staying safe!  Summer months mean outdoor activities, swimming, barbecues and watching grandkids sporting events.  Keeping these four simple tips in mind will help you beat the summer heat! 1.     Stay Hydrated-  On average adult males should consume…