Category: Healthy Living

Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory

Berries are a yummy and healthy choice and they may even become more appealing to you as new research indicates that berries may help your brain function well as you age. A study notes that women who ate blueberries and strawberries delayed memory decline from aging up to two and a half years, compared to…

Make Waves in the Pool This Summer

This summer you’ll want to find the closest body of water, not just because it will be refreshing in the humid air, but because swimming is the ideal workout for the elderly. Swimming presents little risk of injury and is low impact while still working out all of the muscle groups in your body. Here…

Benefits of Reading for Seniors

Reading has always been a way of enriching your mind and escaping from the monotony of everyday life—seniors can benefit a lot by adding a few more books to their monthly rotation. There are multiple benefits that reading has on seniors: Entertainment The most important reason anyone reads is to be entertained—reading lets you discover…

Common Senior Citizen Illnesses

Seniors are living longer and longer thanks to modern medicine. As seniors age, it’s not uncommon to develop any of a range of chronic conditions or illnesses. If a senior is suffering from any of these ailments, it’s important to get a diagnosis and proper treatment. Seniors tend to be more vulnerable to certain conditions…

Understanding UTI’s in Senior Citizens

A urinary tract infection, (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, typically involving the lower urinary tract. UTI’s are can be pretty painful, and when left untreated, can lead to a kidney infection. A kidney infection can permanently damage kidneys or lead to kidney failure, which is why UTI’s need to…

Simple Outdoor Activities for Senior Citizens

Every person deserves a chance to enjoy the beautiful springtime weather, especially senior citizens. Warmer temperatures and sunlight can do wonders for brain, bone and muscle functioning — in part thanks to Vitamin D exposure — which makes the benefit of heading outdoors for seniors all the more crucial. So in a world ripe with activities,…

Simple Spring Gardening Jobs for Seniors

It is extremely important for senior citizens to keep active, however, many seniors have limitations that prevent them from doing so. Gardening is one physical activity that can be very beneficial for senior citizens. Gardening can help get senior citizens outside, keep them physically active, reduce stress levels, and can help improve their overall mood.…