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Did you know that adults age 65 and over are at a higher risk of hospitalization and even death from foodborne illnesses? Here’s what you need to know about seniors and food safety: Changes in seniors’ organs and body systems lead to greater risk of foodborne illnesses. For example, the gastrointestinal tract tends to hold…
As the autumn leaves drop along with the temperatures, it’s clear that winter is on its way. Is your senior loved one’s home ready for the change in season? Here are some ways to prepare a senior’s home for winter: Be prepared for emergencies When the roads are snowy and icy, it’s more difficult for…
Many seniors find that injury, balance issues, the need to use a wheelchair or just a general decline in energy make stairs tough (if not impossible) to manage. If getting up and down stairs isn’t as easy for you as it used to be, why not make life simpler? Here are the reasons why you…
There comes a point in many people’s lives when they begin to find it difficult to walk up and down stairs without help. Such mobility problems can be the result of injury, illness, weakness in the legs, poor eyesight, reduced balance and a number of other conditions. If you find that it’s becoming harder and…
The need to create—whether it’s painting, writing, dance, floral arrangement, you name it—is one of the most basic human impulses, and it doesn’t diminish with age. In fact, studies suggest that with aging comes more creativity. You’ll probably be more creative at 70 than you were at 20, so make time for an old creative…
Compression socks and stockings have a variety of benefits. They improve blood flow, lessen pain and swelling in the legs and reduce the risk of conditions resulting from poor blood circulation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DBT), which is a type of blood clot. Many different types of people wear them, including the elderly, pilots,…
If you have cataract surgery coming up, it’s a good idea to know what’s going to happen. Here’s our guide to what seniors can expect from cataract surgery: First of all, know that cataracts are extremely common. By age 75, about half of Americans will have cataracts. Wait, back up—what are cataracts anyway? A cataract…
