The Impact Misuse of Antibiotics in Older Adults

What happens when antibiotics are overprescribed? The times of going to the physician for a routine antibiotic are done, or will soon be. According to the CDC, an astounding two million people every year are told they have an antibiotic-resistant strain of disease, and a full 23,000 of them die as a consequence. The main […]

Fostering Heartfelt Gratitude for Enhanced Senior Health

People say there’s always something to be thankful for, and this time of year, more than any other, emphasizes the desire for us to express our heartfelt gratitude. Nonetheless, for older adults, for a number of reasons, it may be hard to find and concentrate on the positives in the course of the difficulties of […]

Elder Abuse Can Happen to Anyone. Take These Steps to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe.

It breaks our hearts to hear stories on the news of vulnerable seniors who’ve experienced mistreatment and abuse, and maybe it seems as though it’s something that will happen to “somebody else” – definitely not to our own senior loved ones. However, approximately 5 million seniors in the United States are put through some type […]

Prepare for a Natural Disaster: Tips for Seniors

Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters arise suddenly. While emergency preparedness is crucial for all, it is particularly important for the elderly, who are often challenged with mobility and/or chronic health issues. As September is National Preparedness Month, take this opportunity to ensure your senior loved ones are well-equipped and prepared for a potential […]

It’s Back to School for Seniors!

Step into almost any store at this time of year and you’ll be bombarded with displays of sale-priced school bags, pens, notebooks, and lunchboxes – and aisles filled with parents rushing to check off all the items located on the kids’ back-to-school supply lists. And while we may associate the new school year with children, […]

Keep Joints Healthy With These Exercises for Seniors

Are you aware that for each and every pound of weight we lose, we alleviate four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is definitely a great incentive for everyone to keep active, regardless of age! Most notably for seniors, however, who are susceptible to joint […]

Coping with Stress: Tips and Tricks to Alleviate Stress for Seniors

They are often called “the golden years” for good reason; growing older instills in people knowledge from lessons learned throughout a lifetime, in addition to the possibility to relax from the hectic pace of younger adulthood and make the time to truly enjoy what matters most. Nevertheless, our older years can certainly be a time […]

Keeping Aging Skin in Tip-Top Shape

As we age, skin changes are not unusual. The skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises easier. However, a little extra TLC for senior skin can go a long way towards keeping it more attractive and healthy. Try these tips from the aging skin care professionals at At-Home […]