Rehab for Elderly Patients After Hospital Stay: What To Know
After a stay in the hospital, it’s understandable to have many questions about a parent’s prognosis. In many cases, the answer to those questions will depend on the kind of rehabilitation services involved with recovery. Since there are many kinds of elderly rehabilitation, navigating through the process can be confusing. But learning a few more things about rehab for seniors can help orient you in the process. Reasons for Rehab After Hospital Stay With old age, our immune sy
Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
Watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging. There is no way to predict how quickly or slowly the disease will progress or exactly how it will affect someone’s cognitive abilities. There is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s, and there is currently no cure, so one of the best things you can do is educate yourself on how the disease progresses in order to better support your loved one and their needs. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that more tha
A Common-Sense Guide to the Common Cold for Older Adults
With all the talk about COVID-19 and the flu and how they impact seniors, sometimes the common cold can be overlooked. So what exactly is a run-of-the-mill cold? It refers to a mild infection of the nose and throat that produces a series of uncomfortable symptoms, such as a runny nose or congestion. Common cold causes in the elderly are viruses such as rhinovirus, coronavirus, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Most adults experience an average of 2 to 4 colds a year. The
Easy Exercises to Help Seniors Improve Posture and Combat Osteoporosis
Ask any child to pretend to be a senior citizen, and what’s the first thing he or she does? Stoop over to walk. The older we get, the more likely we are to experience a forward, slumped posture and rounded shoulders. Weakened muscles due to inactivity, along with slumping to type on computers and text on our phones contribute to posture issues. To complicate matters, aging bodies are more prone to osteoporosis and its precursor, osteopenia. The CDC reports that one-quarter of
7 WAYS TO MAKE EXERCISING MORE FUN!
It's the NEW YEAR and with the NEW YEAR comes NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS!!! One of the top resolutions is starting a new exercise plan. Exercise is too commonly seen as a tedious thing. It has a perception of being a painful chore to get done and a burden to your day. However, it doesn't have to be! Exercising is essential, and finding ways to make it more fun can be the solution to improving your health and wellbeing! Here are some ways to make exercising more enjoyable! 1. CHOO
