Vitamin C and B12 may be the prime ones that come to your mind when you think about essential micronutrients that seniors need. However, not many people realize that vitamin D is the powerhouse vitamin that older adults need to maintain their overall health. Below are some interesting facts about vitamin D that explain why…
Finding the right senior care amidst all the COVID-19 pandemic chaos can be much more difficult than it already is. You need to consider a lot of things to ensure that your elderly loved one gets all the care and support needed to live happily in their new home away from home. At the same…
Assisted living communities offer long-term care and housing options for seniors who cannot manage their day-to-day activities on their own. They have professional caregivers on the site round the clock to assist seniors with whatever needs they have, ranging from meal preparation to hygiene activities. That is why most seniors prefer moving to an assisted…
There is no nationwide standard for assisted living facilities because state governments are required to provide the licenses and stipulate the regulations for such a senior care facility within their borders. This can cause a lot of doubt when looking for an assisted living community for your senior loved one. So to help make things…
As we age, the digestive system in our body becomes weaker and it cannot process sugar as well as it used to. A high amount of sugar is bad for seniors and can lead to many health complications, which is why you need to ensure that your elderly loved one follows a sugar-free healthy diet.…
Assisted living gives you peace of mind knowing that your elderly parent or grandparent is in safe hands and all their daily care needs are met effectively. However, assisted living costs can often go quite high, and they are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid either. So it will always be wiser to learn a…
Are You Getting Enough Fiber? The digestive system in seniors does not work as effectively as it does in younger people. This can often lead to malnutrition and constipation problems, which is why caregivers at assisted living communities pay special attention to the diet of their elderly residents. Including dietary fiber in the daily…
Urinary incontinence is a condition that results in involuntary loss of urine. It is more common in seniors, although it can also happen to anyone due to an underlying condition that leads to loss of bladder control. In seniors, urinary incontinence generally happens as part of their aging, bowel, and bladder related conditions, or lifestyle…
Exercising regularly can help seniors with Alzheimer’s disease in a lot of ways. It helps to address the common symptoms of the condition, such as low energy, reduced focus, and balance problems while helping to deal with depression, anxiety, and sleeping troubles as well. That is why assisted living homes advise following a regular exercise…
Stroke is one of the common causes of death among seniors in the US. During an episode of stroke, the blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced significantly. This leads to an interruption in the supply of essential nutrients and oxygen to the brain. In severe cases, the block in the blood vessels…