Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You? August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior Health - There are two types of people who travel out-of-country to get medical care. Some travel from less-developed countries to more-developed countries to get care; these are usually the wealthy looking for either the best care money can buy—or treatments that are not available in their home countries. Others, however, travel from developed countries to relatively … Continue reading "Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?" 4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation May 14, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Senior Health , Senior Health Guides - When a person reaches a certain age, they often don’t have the energy they once did. They also might not have the same communication skills or awareness they once did that made socialization so much easier in their younger years. This can lead to seniors keeping themselves isolated, which can lead to deterioration of both … Continue reading "4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation" 5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia March 18, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Home Care , Senior Health - Dementia is a disease in older adults that refers to an impairment in one’s ability to think, remember, and make decisions. Symptoms may start slowly but gradually increase in severity. Over time, it can affect a person’s ability to carry out everyday functions, such as eating, dressing, or bathing. It can even result in changes … Continue reading "5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia" How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues March 10, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Continuing Care , Senior Health - Mobility issues can quickly change the way you look at your life. They do not, however, have to stop you from being active. If you’re looking to stay active despite your mobility issues, consider the tips below. Change the Activity One of the best ways to stay active when you have mobility issues is to … Continue reading "How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues" The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults December 14, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles , Featured , Senior Health - The natural process of aging can produce many changes in a person’s body. These changes can often be mistaken for an actual illness, making it tough to pinpoint the difference between a real problem and something that is a normal part of getting older. The problem for many seniors comes when the diagnosis is wrong, … Continue reading "The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults" The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 by Leah Matricio Articles , Family Issues , Featured , Independent Living , Senior Health , Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors" Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory? November 10, 2020 by Shanon Woodruff Articles , Featured , Senior Health - We understand the role of physical activity and its promise for a good quality of life going into retirement. However, mental fitness ranks just as high. It’s no wonder that experts forecast the global cognitive training market to reach nearly $13.6 billion by 2024. Few industries can boast of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) … Continue reading "Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory?" 4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them January 16, 2020 by Jennifer Williamson Articles , Featured , Senior Health - Senior citizens often have more difficulty while eating than younger people. Problems can be caused by various factors, and most are readily treatable. Here are some of the most common issues that can interfere with seniors’ meal-time along with possible solutions. Dental Health As they age, many people begin to lose their teeth. When this … Continue reading "4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them" 4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe February 11, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Senior Health - As your loved ones age, their bodies will become weak and require many different things. More often than not, seniors no longer have the vigor and mobility to move around with ease or the best eyesight to see clearly. These changes should prompt you to take extra measures to ensure that your aging loved ones … Continue reading "4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe" 7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take December 8, 2020 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Featured , Senior Health - As you age, the body undergoes many different changes that can affect your life significantly. In fact, a person’s age can be a risk factor for the occurrence of some diseases. This is why older people are considered vulnerable groups, particularly for COVID-19 and similar diseases, and need to take a more proactive approach when … Continue reading "7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take"
Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You? August 13, 2017 Senior Health - There are two types of people who travel out-of-country to get medical care. Some travel from less-developed countries to more-developed countries to get care; these are usually the wealthy looking for either the best care money can buy—or treatments that are not available in their home countries. Others, however, travel from developed countries to relatively … Continue reading "Medical Tourism: What Is It, and Is It For You?"
4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation May 14, 2021 Articles, Senior Health, Senior Health Guides - When a person reaches a certain age, they often don’t have the energy they once did. They also might not have the same communication skills or awareness they once did that made socialization so much easier in their younger years. This can lead to seniors keeping themselves isolated, which can lead to deterioration of both … Continue reading "4 Ways for Seniors to Socialize Regularly and Avoid Isolation"
5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia March 18, 2021 Articles, Home Care, Senior Health - Dementia is a disease in older adults that refers to an impairment in one’s ability to think, remember, and make decisions. Symptoms may start slowly but gradually increase in severity. Over time, it can affect a person’s ability to carry out everyday functions, such as eating, dressing, or bathing. It can even result in changes … Continue reading "5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia"
How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues March 10, 2021 Articles, Continuing Care, Senior Health - Mobility issues can quickly change the way you look at your life. They do not, however, have to stop you from being active. If you’re looking to stay active despite your mobility issues, consider the tips below. Change the Activity One of the best ways to stay active when you have mobility issues is to … Continue reading "How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues"
The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults December 14, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - The natural process of aging can produce many changes in a person’s body. These changes can often be mistaken for an actual illness, making it tough to pinpoint the difference between a real problem and something that is a normal part of getting older. The problem for many seniors comes when the diagnosis is wrong, … Continue reading "The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults"
The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory? November 10, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - We understand the role of physical activity and its promise for a good quality of life going into retirement. However, mental fitness ranks just as high. It’s no wonder that experts forecast the global cognitive training market to reach nearly $13.6 billion by 2024. Few industries can boast of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) … Continue reading "Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory?"
4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them January 16, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - Senior citizens often have more difficulty while eating than younger people. Problems can be caused by various factors, and most are readily treatable. Here are some of the most common issues that can interfere with seniors’ meal-time along with possible solutions. Dental Health As they age, many people begin to lose their teeth. When this … Continue reading "4 Common Meal-Time Problems for Seniors and How to Avoid Them"
4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe February 11, 2021 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - As your loved ones age, their bodies will become weak and require many different things. More often than not, seniors no longer have the vigor and mobility to move around with ease or the best eyesight to see clearly. These changes should prompt you to take extra measures to ensure that your aging loved ones … Continue reading "4 Ways To Keep Your Aging Loved Ones Safe"
7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take December 8, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - As you age, the body undergoes many different changes that can affect your life significantly. In fact, a person’s age can be a risk factor for the occurrence of some diseases. This is why older people are considered vulnerable groups, particularly for COVID-19 and similar diseases, and need to take a more proactive approach when … Continue reading "7 Health Exams Seniors Should Take"
