Air in people's homes is presumed to be clean and safe. However, here are five decorations that may degrade your home's air quality.
Seniors must maintain stability and balance to prevent a fall. To keep your elderly loved one safe, we've compiled a list of the top three rails and bars you may install at home.
Breast cancer can be a very scary topic that most people don't want to discuss. Getting regular checkups is the only way to look out for any visible changes in your breasts.
Recreation plays a significant role in seniors' health as those who participate in recreational activities have a higher quality of life than those who lead sedentary lifestyles. They develop positive coping mechanisms that help them handle stress and frustrations. As a result, they have a lower risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and mental health issues. During autumn, seniors can engage in various hobbies to extend their lifespans and keep their minds alert.
A great way for anyone to celebrate the autumn season is to recognize the changing season and the ways that the world around you is altering for the season. Seniors can participate in a celebration of the fall season by doing a few different types of activities that are particularly fun during autumn. Senior Helpers Santa Rosa Wine Country will help you look at some of those activities today.
To have a creature that relies on you entirely and completely is something that many people experience at some point in their life. Most people experience this as a result of becoming a parent, but others find this fulfillment in pet ownership. Senior Helpers Santa Rosa Wine Country can help you look at the emotional and psychological benefits of dog ownership for seniors.
Approximately 60% of the body is made up of water. Water is an important part of the body that enables the proper functioning of vital organs. Summertime is usually the best time to explore and have fun with different outdoor activities. However, it's very easy to get dehydrated during this time due to the hot and humid temperature, reducing the water level in our bodies. Dehydration affects everyone during summer, but older persons and people with Alzheimer's are at a higher risk. But why is it important to stay hydrated during summer? Read on to find out.
Being a caregiver to someone with Alzheimer's doesn't mean you have to let go of some of life's fun activities. It's possible to enjoy a little vacation with your loved one during their early stages with proper planning and safety measures. Here are some quick tips for traveling with someone in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
Whether you're aging in place, have a loved one who's doing so, or are acting as a family caregiver, creating a safe, functional kitchen is important. As seniors experience age-related changes in balance, coordination, and cognition, having a well-designed kitchen can make a world of difference. At Senior Helpers of Santa Rosa, we're sharing a few quick tips to make refining the kitchen in your Rohnert Park, CA home easy.
The ketogenic diet involves low or zero carbohydrates, and high fat, high protein. Because the brain runs on glucose exclusively (unlike your muscles and other body tissues that can burn fat), the brain has no capacity to do this. One aspect of aging is the gradual (sometimes rapid) progress to reduced insulin sensitivity of the cells.
The coming Tsunami of Care Needs for Seniors in the US The burden of care for persons with Dementia falls mainly on the immediate family. This burden, already significant is forecast to grow substantially over coming years, and developed countries will almost certainly face a huge problem due to the confluence of a number of factors. The sheer growth in those expected to be diagnosed with dementia is daunting plus the at risk population – already large will also expand.