Since 1990, global life expectancy has gone up. On average, people live more than six years longer than they did in 1990. That goes for both men and women. However, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been complications on … [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...]
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...]
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...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]
What Does Divorce Mean for the Senior Years?
Divorce is a very real part of our world. Statistics state that about 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. If someone has been married more than once, the divorce rate increases significantly. And while this might not … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
Earlier Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Detecting Alzheimer’s early on can help lead to a better quality of life for those that are suffering from it. Doctors believe that there are things that can be done to reduce the likelihood that someone will get the disease and things that … [Read more...]
What’s the Most Important Aspect of Care?
Senior care does a lot for the individual and for the family unit as a whole. It is a vital resource and it allows seniors and their families to live in a safer, and hopefully more fulfilling, manner. The title for this post is … [Read more...]
Fighting Obesity in Seniors
The medication Semaglutide has received a lot of press and attention over the last couple years. It’s a medication originally designed to help combat diabetes, but recently, it has been approved to help fight obesity, … [Read more...]
How Hospice Can Enhance Quality of Life
Hospice care is commonly known as professional end of life care. It is designed to help make someone comfortable during a very difficult period. With end of life care comes a lot of preconceived notions. Many people have a bias … [Read more...]