Tag: Senior Citizens

A Pup May Be a Seniors Best Friend

When it comes to getting more exercise, Fido may be your best friend. Perhaps you know you need to  exercise more, but you aren’t sure how to go about doing so. Instead of feeling overwhelmed at a gym, a dog may help you achieve recommended amounts of physical activity. The best part? You probably won’t…

Importance of Taking Care of Your Feet

Our feet are our bodies’ natural tools for getting around, which means they are subject to a lot of wear and tear throughout our lives! As we age, it’s important to prioritize podiatric care to preserve strength and mobility and avoid issues like heel spurs, hammertoes and other unpleasant conditions. Here are some tips to…

Importance of Water

Water is essential to our lives yet we tend to not drink enough of it day in and day out. Our bodies need water to be refueled and hydrated, especially during the summer months.Unfortunately, getting older for many means drinking less fluid than our bodies need. Elders tend to not want to drink too much…

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…

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.…

Signs You Should Stop Driving

Life as a senior citizen can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to making decisions about things that were once second nature. Many seniors find it difficult to give up their car keys, and it can often be hard to tell whether or not you should. According to Caring.com, your health should be the major…

Best Breakfast Choices for Senior Citizens

With a weakened sense of smell and taste, a lack of appetite is a common challenge for seniors. It’s also not surprisingly that as you get older, you become less active. This combination makes it even more critical that seniors are eating a nutritious and balanced breakfast daily. They say breakfast is the most important…