Ask Your Pharmacy to Help Evaluate Your Medications to Ensure Safety
They call it “running” errands for a reason – we are inclined to feel like getting through them as quickly as possible! Nonetheless, in terms of picking up prescription medications, slowing down and spending additional time to speak with the pharmacist, rather than buzzing through the pharmacy drive-through, is important – especially for senior loved […]
Proper Medication Management for Seniors Means Better Outcomes
“Take 2 hours after eating. Avoid exposure to sunlight while taking this medication.” “Take on an empty stomach. Do not take with aspirin.” “Take twice per day with food and a full glass of water. Can result in excessive drowsiness.” Picture trying to effectively manage multiple medications, from a number of doctors, taken at several […]
The Senior Health Benefits of Using Nature to Nurture
Is there anything better after the extended, cold winter than finally having the ability to open up the windows and to allow the clean, warm, springtime breezes to blow through the home? Something in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature provides us with a pick-me-up, which is why it’s so essential for senior loved […]
Stretches for Flexibility Help Seniors Improve Mobility
It is a common belief that growing older directly corresponds to decreased mobility and flexibility. While it’s not untrue that conditions such as osteoarthritis affect a great many older adults, it is likewise correct that there are proactive techniques which can be taken to establish optimum strength and stamina within your later years. One of […]
Experiencing Joint Pain? These Exercises Can Help.
Are you aware that for every single pound of weight we lose, we relieve four pounds of force from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is definitely great motivation for individuals to continue to be active, regardless of age! Particularly for the elderly, however, who are prone to joint […]
Discover How to Reduce Stress for Seniors with These Tips
They are known as “the golden years” for good reason; aging builds knowledge from lessons learned during a lifetime, and it also gives people the chance to relax from the hectic pace of younger adulthood and truly delight in what matters most. Nevertheless, for many reasons, our senior years can also be a time of […]
How to Care for Aging Skin
As we get older, skin changes are not uncommon. The skin becomes thinner and drier, may develop wrinkles, creases, and age spots, and bruises easier. However, just a little extra TLC for aging skin can make a difference towards keeping it more attractive and healthy. Consider these tips to care for aging skin from the […]
Healthy Feet Keep Us Moving
Our feet will transport us roughly 110,000 miles during our lives – that’s 216,262,500 steps! It is truly no wonder that as we age, our feet can start to see a number of issues. Some of the more common foot ailments for older adults include: Arthritis: Osteoarthritis impacts various joints through the entire body, and […]
Struggling with Senior Sleep Issues? Try These Ideas to Combat Insomnia in Seniors!
Tossing and turning. Staring at the clock. Counting sheep. If this represents a regular evening for your aging loved one, know that he or she is far from alone. While seniors have the need for between seven and nine hours of sleep every night, around 50 percent of all adults over age 65 report difficulties […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Its Impact on Seniors
If your older family member has been given a diagnosis of macular degeneration, it’s likely you’ll have many questions and concerns. And you’re not alone; approximately 11 million seniors in America alone have been given the same diagnosis, and that number is expected to double by the year 2050. Hearts at Home In-Home Care, providers […]