How to stay safe in the summer sun
Summer is here! Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is important at any age, but the risk of skin cancer increases for seniors, as they have experienced more sun exposure over time.
Category: Health and Wellness
Keto Steak and Vegetable Stir Fry
As summer approaches, most of us prefer to spend more time outside and less time in the kitchen! The best
Write your family history: How to get started
As distancing restrictions continue, we’ve become more aware and appreciative of our social connections to family and friends. This may be the perfect time to write your family history.
How to succeed with your senior fitness goals in a pandemic
An active lifestyle is important for our physical and mental well-being as we age. It can be difficult to be active with the balance of life, especially during a pandemic. Even under the current situation, there are ways to succeed with your fitness goals.
Cornmeal Crepes with Chicken and Asparagus
During this time of pandemic, many of us are staying home, which means less trips to the grocery store, and more time to get creative in the kitchen. Just because you can’t get out to a nice restaurant, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice an interesting and delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.
Precautions for caregivers in a time of pandemic
Over the past few months, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has hit the United States and spread quickly. There is a huge emphasis on protecting our elderly population and those with underlying health conditions, as they are a higher risk of experiencing complications from COVID-19.
How to help seniors calm anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis
There is a lot of concern in the world right now regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly for a senior population that is at a higher health risk from the virus. With the intense and constant news coverage of the pandemic, seniors are repeatedly exposed to media messages that can spark fear and anxiety.
Myths about senior nutrition and food
The role of a registered dietitian is to assist individuals in meeting their nutritional goals. In a senior living community, the dietitian will complete a full nutrition assessment on every resident and determine if there is a need for nutritional intervention.
How to sleep better for seniors
There’s a common misconception that the older you are, the more you sleep: think of the stereotypical grandma nodding in her rocking chair, or grandpa snoring in front of the TV after dinner. Most seniors don’t really sleep more, nor do they need more sleep than adults 20 or 30 years younger. While adults should aim for about seven to eight hours of sleep a night, seniors may have a harder time reaching that goal.
What to do when you become your parent’s caregiver
Over 40 million people in the United States provide care for an adult over the age of 65 (source). Of those being cared for, 90% are aging parents or relatives. Becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming as roles are reversed between parent and child.
