Senior Care Archive
Seniors Should Stay Home To Avoid CoronaVirus
With the recent pandemic of the COVID-19 CoronaVirus spreading around the world and the United States faster than any virus or epidemic we’ve ever seen in the last century, seniors are in the high
Protecting Seniors From CoronaVirus
With the recent Pandemic of the CoronaVirus, the senior population have become the highest risk category for getting the Covid-19 Virus and for getting serious illness from the disease. There are number of theories
Protein and Senior Health – Are You Getting Enough?
How much protein do older adults need? According to an article published by Harvard Medical School, daily protein needs for seniors has not yet been established. However, the same article reports that in a
Top Ten Senior Health Concerns
People in the U.S. are expected to live longer than ever today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports that at age 65, average life expectancy is an additional 19.3 years. However,
Baby Boomers and Alternative Medicine
As every senior citizen knows, various aches and pains, along with chronic health problems are common issues that arise with age. Many Baby Boomers today are turning to alternative medicine for solutions. According to
Memory Loss and Vitamin Supplements: Do They Help?
The possibility of memory loss is one of the main causes of concern for seniors. Many older men and women are looking for ways to bolster memory with vitamin supplements. WebMD has provided a
Alzheimer’s: Is a Cure on the Way?
There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s. However, drug and non-drug therapies are currently available to help with the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of this devastating disease. In addition, researchers are working to find
Senior Vision Loss: New Treatments Bring Hope
Older adults with certain medical conditions may be in danger of losing their vision. Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma can rob seniors of their sight. Fortunately, recent advances in ophthalmology bring new hope
Worried about Alzheimer’s? Get the Facts
If you are worried about Alzheimer’s, you are not alone. In a recent study reported by the Alzheimer’s Association, 3,102 American adults were questioned about their knowledge, experience, and attitudes concerning this disease. Of
Memory and Alcohol – Is There a Connection?
Growing older isn’t easy. Aging affects overall health and well-being and increases the risk of various health conditions. One of the most dreaded effects of aging is memory loss and cognitive impairment. Recent research
