Senior Health
Improving your Quality of Life with a Rise and Recline Chair
Sometimes when mobility is a struggle, simple things that we take for granted like rising from a chair, or sleeping comfortably at night, can be surprisingly difficult. And, what’s more, because these things are such a big part of life, being able to do them comfortably and with ease can have a huge impact on […]
Brain Food: Eating Right to Fight Alzheimer’s
We’re all familiar with the concept of  “superfoods,” but few people actually know why some foods are so much better than others. Fewer still know that some foods have a direct effect on the brain, reducing inflammation, facilitating communication between cells, and building new neural pathways. Here are some of the best foods to keep […]
Can Exercise Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Seniors?
Let’s be honest. There are a million reasons to exercise and not many acceptable reasons to avoid it. People who exercise are happier, less stressed, more well rested, leaner, and overall healthier than couch potatoes. But recently, researchers at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill added another reason for women to exercise to […]
How to Set Up a Basic Home Medical Emergency Kit for Elderly Care
Some of the most common injuries that occur in the home are bumps, bruises, scalds and burns. Unfortunately, amongst the elderly, falls are the most common cause of injury but also mostly preventable. According to the CDC, with adults aged 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions 1. […]
Helping Yourself Live with Arthritis
You have arthritis. And until scientists have perfected modern-day miracles such as regrowing cartilage or being able to control our immune cells (they’re working on it), arthritis can’t be cured completely. How frankly you face your arthritis, however, can make a huge difference in how you are able to cope with the problem and how […]