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...
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