Every year, one in six Americans suffers food poisoning and about 3,000 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . While healthy diets are certainly beneficial and help prevent disease and improve mental and physical abilities, seniors should avoid some foods that appear healthy, especially raw foods, because of the germs that […]
Winter offers challenges for most people but for older adults it can pose more serious difficulties. It’s not just the increased danger of serious falls on slippery sidewalks, but also the fact that the cold affects older people more. And because it’s more difficult to get out in the snow and cold, our sense of […]
Reports indicate that seniors are putting off retirement and working longer, but Loren Wade has most of us beat, hands down. At 102, he is one of the nation’s oldest workers and was recognized in 2012 by Experience Works as the National Outstanding Oldest Worker. His latest job is at the Walmart in Winfield, Kan., […]
Researchers have been studying why residents of the Greek island of Ikaria live long and healthy lives, with relatively little cancer, cardiovascular disease or dementia. A part-time resident of the island, Diane Kochilas gives her perspective on this achievement in her book Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People […]
Eyesight is crucial to our independence, mobility and quality of life. However, our eyes age right along with the rest of our bodies and need special care and consideration for long-term health. One in four people over 65 have at least early signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and it is the leading cause of […]
Many senior home care companies, like Always Best Care Senior Services, offer assistance to older adults with quality in-home care, from one to 24 hours per day. Many of these companies offer a staff of caregivers that provide an array of assistance, from transportation to medical appointments to cooking to assistance with toileting and bathing. […]
With 39 percent of households in the United States owning 77.5 million dogs, it’s not surprising to know that dogs bring joy to humans. Pets in general are beneficial for people because they offer companionship, acceptance and loving contact. A study in the Journal of American Geriatrics demonstrates that “seniors living on their own who […]
Cognitive decline is normal as the brain and body age. The most common extreme memory conditions are dementia and Alzheimer’s, which is a form of dementia. However, a lesser-known condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) also exists and affects between 10 and 20 percent of seniors in the United States. MCI signifies a stage of […]
The legal definitions of “conservatorship” and “guardianship” vary from state to state, but generally refer to a court-appointed individual who oversees the health and financial decisions of the person conserved. For the purposes of this article, the general term “conservatorship” will be used to refer to any adult guardianship. Conservators are appointed by a court […]
Leaving your old home and moving to a new one is stressful under the best conditions, but for seniors moving can be especially difficult. Senior moves are often the result of a significant life change. It may be a health issue, financial circumstances, or loss of a spouse that causes you to have to downsize. […]
