Experiencing pain in your feet can alter a senior’s active lifestyle. There may be a simple solution to this problem that you may not have even considered. You may want to speak with your physician about special shoes and orthotic inserts that can help with foot discomfort. These customized shoes can greatly reduce pressure and [...]
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12.2 million Americans aged 60 years or older are affected by diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control. An essential part of controlling diabetes involves eating a healthy diet. Maintaining a desirable weight is also key to a diabetic’s health.
The American Diabetes Association recommends consulting with a nutritionist to develop a personal [...]
At some point in your senior years, you may find that your physical abilities are decreased. This can be as a result of a chronic health condition, a disability, or related to pain. These changes can be very difficult to cope with. There are definite steps you can take to deal with these changes in [...]
Fitness and social activity are vital to maintaining a healthy and balanced life. Participating in senior sporting leagues is a great way to integrate these elements into your lifestyle as an active senior. You don’t have to be an acrobat like the incredible gymnasts up at Cirque du Soleil Montreal, but you may be surprised [...]
The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reports that 50% of adults 65 years or older have been diagnosed by their physician with arthritis. This is a staggering statistic. Arthritis is a term that actually includes a group of more than one hundred rheumatic diseases. Oesteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia are [...]
Pets usually become beloved members of the family. Anyone can benefit from owning a pet as they teach responsibility, increase the serotonin in your brain, and provide you with company. Pets for the elderly are a great way to aid in the grieving of a spouse, or just to have around as a friend.
Some pets [...]
Stationary exercises are usually known as “isometric exercises.” They do not require you to move around a lot,you won’t be flipping around like a gymnast with Cirque du Soleil tickets, but you still get a highly beneficial workout. Low-impact exercises are best for those with physical conditions that limit them. Since exercise usually requires movement, [...]
Many seniors enjoy getting out of the home to spend some time in vacation rentals or even just to explore the world in which they are living their later years. This is a great way to do some late soul searching or to just experience new things. There are many things that travelers will not [...]
