According to the National Council on Aging, 25% of people aged 65 and over fall each year. Falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among the same age group. Fall prevention should be taken very seriously by any senior who wants to maintain independence and remain in his or her own [...]
If you’ve ever worked in an office environment, you’ve probably heard “sitting is the new smoking.” Being sedentary most of the time, as compared to standing and moving regularly, is said to be as detrimental to one’s health as smoking cigarettes. Just as smoking evolved from a seemingly harmless cultural norm to known health threat, [...]
Asking for help is difficult for most of us, so it must be especially tough for aging loved ones to accept unsolicited help. After decades of independence, no one wants to be told what to do. However, it is often a member of the younger generation – son, daughter, niece, nephew – who first identifies [...]
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Our population's makeup is shifting rapidly, with Americans over 65 being the fastest growing age group. As more seniors begin to need assistance due to disability, chronic conditions or normal aging, more home care agencies are being created to help these individuals remain in their own homes. The Department of Community Health (DCH), which regulates [...]
A multitude of organizations have been studying the impact of social factors on individuals’ health and wellness, with a focus on the negative impact of social isolation on one’s overall wellbeing. We might be tempted to assume that all older adults become isolated and lonely as a normal part of aging, or that isolation doesn’t [...]
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