People that are more active tend to have lesser rates of chronic pain than those that are more sedentary, according to a group of researchers. A team from the Arctic University of Norway looked at people who were physically … [Read more...]
Tips for Helping Seniors Build Muscle
A few days ago, I posted a blog about how strength training and building muscle can help some populations live longer lives. Today’s post is geared toward helping you to get started doing this. Before I go too deep … [Read more...]
When Does Dementia Begin?
Pinpointing the starting point for common types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, could lead to better overall treatment of the disease and a higher quality of life for longer periods of time. Doing this has proven to be very … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Strength Training
A new study indicates that when women take part in strength training exercise, they tend to live longer lives. That’s what the research coming out of Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California, says. The study looked … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Stay Independent as You Age
One of the biggest concerns that people have as they get older is their independence. The vast majority of people want to maintain the lifestyles that they have lived for as long as possible. No one wants to need to rely on others to make … [Read more...]
Is There an Elevated Alzheimer’s Risk for Veterans?
A new study focused on veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the likelihood that they would develop cognitive issues in the future. They found that those that were exposed to explosive blasts and suffered traumatic brain injury … [Read more...]
Why Finding a Physician Specializing in Seniors is Tough
There’s a big disparity in the selection pool when it comes to doctors that specialize in senior care. As of 2021, there were only about 7,300 U.S. based physicians that specialized in geriatric care, according to one survey. To put it in … [Read more...]
The Reality of Family Caregiving
A new study indicates that women are shouldering a lot more of the load when it comes to family caregiving than men are. There are a number of reasons why this happens. Some of it has to do with cultural norms in the U.S. Even … [Read more...]
Is It Possible For Seniors to Improve Their Memory?
Many people associate aging with memory loss. It is quite common for someone to see small declines in their memory. Most of the time, these are minor in nature and not long lasting. And some researchers believe that there are things that … [Read more...]
Steps to Take to Help Fight Growing Waitlists
One of the biggest issues that we see negatively impacting seniors in the care industry right now is a lack of providers. More and more often, seniors in need are finding themselves placed on waitlists for these services, with no end in … [Read more...]
Combating Ageism in the Care Industry
A recent NPR article talks about ageism and how it is a lot more common than the average person might think. Even within the world of senior care. Unfortunately, this article has some truth to it. Ageism is pretty common in our … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Back Surgery for Seniors
A recent study found that one in eight seniors–more than ten percent–that have back surgery end up back in the hospital for more treatment within a month or less. Over the course of six months after release, more than one in four find … [Read more...]