Diabetes affects 34.2 million Americans, —10.5% of the population. Of those diagnosed with diabetes, 14.3 million, 26.8%, are Americans age 65 and older. Although these numbers are staggering, lifestyle choices can help mitigate the disease’s impact on patients’ lives. The ideal situation would be to focus on a healthy diet and proper exercise as early as possible […]
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Superfoods for Seniors: What We Eat Can Improve Our Health
A healthy lifestyle includes physical activity, sleep, and of course, good food. We need to put into our bodies the essential nutrients we need to remain strong, maintain our memory, feel good, and fight disease. Here are some tips regarding what to eat and the health benefits of each food category. Nutrient-dense and colorful fruits […]
Mental Health + Seniors: What You Need to Know to Help Your Patients
We’re all familiar with the caricature of “the cranky old man” (or woman). The elderly recluse who everyone tries to avoid because he or she is unpleasant to be around. While there are many exaggerated ideas of how older adults behave, the truth is these negative characteristics associated with seniors are not typical. As we […]
8 Tips to Build a Strong Patient-Caregiver Relationship
Maintaining a positive relationship between a caregiver and a patient is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips that you could use to make sure you are getting the most out of your caregiving and care receiving experience!