by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Staying at home more often can present unexpected issues for seniors. Not going to the grocery store as much could lead to dietary concerns and neglecting healthy habits. On top of that, poor nutrition habits can weaken a senior’s immune system according to Harvard...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Seniors should feel safe in their homes at all times. However, some of the most innocent features of a home could be creating the most significant risks. Things like improving the lighting in hallways and bathrooms may not seem necessary, but those simple things can...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Developing and maintaining healthy habits can be challenging for seniors living at home, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, with a little guidance and understanding of how each dimension of wellness impacts your life, you can approach your lifestyle...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The body’s immune system has been a popular point of discussion over the last several months during the coronavirus pandemic. People with compromised immune systems are generally more susceptible to getting ill, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fracturing a hip is painful for anyone. Seniors especially experience a significant amount of pain and have a much more difficult time making a full recovery. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of hip fracture patients is likely to...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Protecting the heart is one thing seniors living at home need to practice daily. While some heart diseases and conditions are genetic and unavoidable, many of them are controllable and preventable. Developing healthy habits is important for the aging population, and...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many things that change throughout a person’s life, especially when they get older, developing osteoporosis shouldn’t be overlooked. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, it is known as a silent disease since there are typically no warning signs of...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
No one wants to become a scam victim, but it could easily happen if you aren’t aware of the various tactics and methods scammers use. Seniors tend to be targeted more than other people simply because they are more vulnerable. Falling victim to a scam can lead to...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Getting quality sleep is just as crucial as getting the right number of hours of sleep. Sleep apnea occurs when people experience breathing interruptions while they are sleeping. Sometimes these interruptions can last for ten seconds or more and frequently occur...
by FSM | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
A common assumption is that seniors visit the emergency room mostly for medical emergencies like strokes and heart attacks. While these are reasons for visiting the emergency room, there are plenty of other reasons as well. According to the World Health Organization,...
by FSM | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
When it comes to getting older, people have different views about what it means to age gracefully. Some people view it solely from a financial perspective, while others simply want their physical health to be good as they age. However, one of the key ingredients for...
by FSM | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Depression is very real and needs to be treated seriously. But even the happiest people can develop something called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a form of depression that occurs about the same time each year and is related to seasonal changes,...
by FSM | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you reach a certain age, you may realize you can’t do some of the same things that were natural several years ago. Whether it’s because of a disability, injury, or simply getting older, asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. According to the Family...
by FSM | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you’re entering a time in your life where a senior loved one needs some extra senior care, you may be wondering how you will juggle it with all of the other responsibilities you have. According to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention, roughly 22% of...
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s may require some different actions on the part of the primary caregiver. It’s sometimes difficult to predict how your loved one will react in certain situations or environments, so it’s sometimes ideal to avoid situations where...
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
According to Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes has doubled since 1980. The cost of having an aging parent live in an assisted living facility can be overwhelming, so it often makes more sense to have them move in with you....
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Technology today allows people to connect their home fire and smoke alarm directly to a home security system that will alert the fire department in the event of a fire. This technology is great for ensuring seniors get out of the house safely during a fire, as well as...
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Juggling finances can be challenging for seniors. It’s often difficult to know how much money you will need to live comfortably, especially when unexpected medical expenses could arise at any moment. When providing senior care to a loved one, it’s important to have a...
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
With so much negativity going on in the world today, it can sometimes be challenging to have a positive mindset. However, thinking positive thoughts and living life as optimistically as possible can go a long way in improving your mind, body, and soul. The mental...
by FSM | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the things the aging population fears about getting older is not having enough things to do to occupy their time. It’s easy to lose the social aspect of life when practicing independent living, especially when you don’t have many friends or family nearby to see...
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