Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
Better preparation — sometimes called pre-habilitation — can help your elder leave the hospital sooner and recover more quickly.
A simple practice to help you get started.
Seniors are living longer independently — which also means they are more likely to die after a fall. Don’t let someone you love become a statistic.
With practice, people in their 70s and 80s can develop the multitasking skills of 30-year-olds. Research shows brain training helps keep senior brains young.
Strength training and eating protein do the trick.training and eating protein do the trick.
Medication and a healthy lifestyle including good food choices can help.
When older adults can’t hear well, they often don’t function well, either.
Plenty of seniors can drive well, but impairments that come with age have to be considered.
With a shortage that’s growing you’ll see a geriatric specialist selectively.
Help your mother or father prepare for surgery: Safety modifications to the home, good nutrition and exercise, and relaxation techniques help speed recovery.