For Senior Health Not All Nutrients Are A Good Thing
New Jersey Senior Care News For senior health, it’s not a case of the more nutrients you take, the better. In fact, some nutrients need to be kept to a minimum as we age. For example:
Mental Disorders Not Part of Normal Aging
New Jersey Senior Health News Contrary to popular belief, mental disorders like anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and behavioral problems, are not a normal part of aging. Yet, psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be neglected, sometimes with tragic consequences. This is why the rate of suicide is higher than any […]
Senior Dental Health – Help Them Keep Their Teeth
New Jersey Home Care News Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but tooth decay and gum disease can often get in the way. When teeth aren’t cleaned properly or often enough, plaque can form. Plaque can cause tooth decay, damaging the enamel that covers your teeth. Plaque that stays on teeth can form tartar, […]
Elderly Sleep Tips: Tai Chi Can Help
New Jersey Senior Health Did you know that about half of older adults say they have trouble sleeping at least a few nights each week? Despite this “sleepless epidemic,” few treatments focus on improving sleep quality in people with moderate sleep complaints. One alternative approach that shows some promise for treating people with sleep problems […]
Sleep Tips for the Elderly
NJ Senior Health 10 Sleep Tips for Seniors Many people have trouble falling asleep because of poor sleep hygiene practices. Sleep hygiene means the personal habits and environmental factors that affect your sleep. 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body gets used to a sleep pattern. Even […]
Elderly Hearing Problems: How to Communicate with Your Doctor
NJ Senior Health Life can become increasingly difficult for those seniors who suffer from a hearing problem. This can be particularly distressing if it impinges on your communicating with your physician. Here are some things to consider: Bring an interpreter. If you prefer to have an interpreter, have a friend or relative accompany you. You […]
Planning a Healthy Meal for Your Senior
Senior Health & Lifestyle What’s for dinner? Here are a few things to consider when planning a menu for a senior: Easy to chew and swallow: Our digestive processes changes with age and seniors tend to produce 30% less saliva then they did while younger. Foods that are dry can be difficult to chew and […]
Elderly Senior Diet – 5 Quick Tips
NJ Senior Health If your elderly loved one is hoping to drop a few pounds, here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Exercise Studies of the elderly indicate that current weight, rather than age, determined energy intake in men and women. The study suggests that changes in lifestyle, not age, resulted in the […]
Best Senior Exercise: Walking
NJ Senior Health Tips Walking is an excellent and easy way for the elderly to exercise. Walking offers: Improvement of cardiovascular function and possibly a reduction in the chances of having a heart attack Potential weight loss or weight control Reduction in blood pressure An aid in the prevention and treatment of depression A positive […]
Senior Sleep Tips
NJ Senior Living & Lifestyle Sleep is important at any age, yet many seniors have problems sleeping as well as they did when they were younger. Here are some tips to getting a better night’s sleep: 1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Your body gets used to a […]