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Heat Related Illnesses
With summer officially here and the days are warming up, it’s important to know and understand the signs and symptoms of heat related illnesses. Even if you are spending hours in and around the pool, you aren’t immune to heat exhaustion or other heat related illnesses.
Stay-At-Home Survival Tips
Let’s face it, we’re tired of COVID-19, heck maybe even all of 2020! COVID-19 and other events in our community have had devastating effects on jobs, finances, health, and more. In the worst of cases, there are individuals who have lost their lives or the life of a loved one. We can’t imagine the loss nor do we want to minimize or make light of the situation.
Our Top 3 Health Tips For Seniors
If self-isolation has made it hard for you to stick with exercise or healthy eating, you aren’t alone! We know you want to get back on track, and most importantly, make your health a priority again. What’s even better is that you can do this affordably with our tips for saving money on all the fitness and nutrition essentials you need.
Essential Elements of a Medical Alert System
What are the components of a quality medical alert device? Do you know what to look for? Choosing the best medical alert system is a necessity. At some point, every senior who wants to continue living in their own home well into their golden years without having to worry about the risk of a medical emergency needs to have one.
Taking Steps To Make Your Home Healthier and More Hospitable
Now that summer is here, we will be spending more of our time out-of-doors and having our windows open to let the fresh air in. Of course, there are many who cannot take the heat or where it's just so oppressive that keeping a window open is impossible and the air conditioner comes on.
Tales From The Refrigerator
Despite conventional wisdom, weight loss is not a normal part of the aging process. We are not supposed to wither away in old age. Weight loss begins to occur as your loved ones age from a lack of vitamins and nutrients, which can be both upsetting and frustrating to witness. Older adults become more susceptible to weight loss with age because their stomachs do not digest as fast as they once did, and the excitement of eating begins to diminish as sight, smell and taste wane.
Communities Are Reopening From COVID-19
With the official start of summer behind us, many Americans are embracing the reopening of communities from coronavirus shut-downs. Unsurprisingly, most people wish to get back to “normal.” But medical experts warn that everyone must still remain vigilant. In fact, the most recent data suggests a second wave may already be forming.
Why Seniors Should Take Advantage of Telemedicine
Have you ever wished that you could talk to your doctor without driving to the office? You can. Many seniors aren’t fully aware of telemedicine just yet, but now is a great time to get familiar with the term and the practice.
