Tag: Advice for Seniors

Benefits to Switching to a Geriatric Doctor

Many of us grow attached to our primary doctor. They know our health history and we build a personal relationship with them over time. However, as we age, our health care needs can drastically change. Senior citizens often face frequent health issues and sometimes it is beneficial for aging adults to switch to a geriatric…

How Cold Weather Affects Senior Citizens

As the weather changes for a large majority of the country, cold weather is just a few short months away. Cold rain showers, heavy wet snow, and below freezing temperatures are inconvenient for all of us but these extreme weather conditions can have a major impact on senior citizens. Cold weather can cause major issues…

Caregivers: Avoiding Senior Isolation

Are you a caregiver, or thinking about becoming one? If so, there is one item that you should be aware of when caring for a senior. Loneliness or isolation should try to be avoided whenever possible. It may be a feat to overcome, but it will give the one you are caring for a better…

Advice for Enjoying Life after Retirement

While some seniors can’t wait to retire, many more are anxious about the prospect, wondering what they will do with their free time and how they will adjust to living on a fixed income. The attitude you bring with you into retirement can greatly affect how you adjust to your new lifestyle, so think positive,…

Dental Care Advice for Seniors

Dental care is important at every stage of life, but did you know that it becomes even more important to take care of your pearly whites as you age? Your oral health has a direct effect on the health of the rest of your body, so remember to brush at least twice a day and…

Bedroom Safety For The Elderly

For many elderly people, accidents can and often do happen in the least likely of places. One room in particular for trips and falls is the bedroom. Trying to get in and out of bed, tripping on table legs or having the wrong assistive equipment to move about can likely occur in the bedroom. Utilizing…

President Corner- What’s in a Chair?

What’s in a chair?  Just last week I was privileged enough to attend a church service in which Pastor Marcos Witt the Spanish congregation Pastor for Lakewood Church in Houston spoke for the very first time after going through a long period of recovery.  Last summer Pastor Witt shattered both of his ankles and his…