by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
It can be easy to lose track of your healthy habits during the summer. With the outdoor gatherings, barbecues, vacations and other activities, there’s often too much easy access to unhealthy food options. It’s usually acceptable to indulge occasionally, but remember...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
If you’re caring for a senior living at home, it’s important to monitor the amount of water they are consuming daily. According to the National Institutes of Health, being dehydrated can significantly increase risks of hyperthermia, especially in older people....
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
What’s the first thing you think of when someone says they need to boost their immune system? For most people, the answer is Vitamin C. Consuming Vitamin C is always beneficial, but especially during flu season to help your immune system fight it off. Eating foods...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Backyard barbecues are great activities for people of all ages. Whether you invite people from your neighborhood to hang out with you or if you have friends and family nearby, getting people together to enjoy the sun, maybe a cool swimming pool and great food are...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Caregivers have a difficult job of taking care of their own family as well as a loved one. When summer activities are going on, it may seem like you have to be in multiple places at once. This is when having meals planned ahead of time can be a lifesaver. While it may...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The importance of daily exercise gets even higher as you get older. According to a study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, elderly women with minimal physical activity, and who sit for at least ten hours a day, develop cells that can be...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
It doesn’t take long for the UV rays from the sun to damage your skin. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the skin can suffer sun damage in just 15 minutes when exposed to UV rays. It’s critical for seniors to protect their skin from...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News
The summer season can present some challenges when it comes to your health. Aside from the dangers of the heat and being out directly in the sun, people typically have more access to unhealthy foods at barbecue cookouts and other events. While you may be staying as...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
As the weather continues turning hotter and more humid, it’s important for seniors practicing independent living to become aware of their body and environment. Heat exhaustion can occur quickly, so you can’t ignore any of the signs that develop indicating you’re...
by FSM | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Boredom happens at all stages of life. Kids can get bored playing with toys, adults can get bored with their job and people of retirement age can get bored trying to find things to do. Too much boredom can have unintended consequences like eating unhealthy or becoming...
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