You may think of physical therapy as only being appropriate for individuals who are trying to regain strength in a particular limb following an injury, such as a sprain or a broken bone. However, the benefits of physical therapy actually go far beyond that and can even help older adults who are not currently dealing…
Interval training is a type of aerobic exercise that alternates between short, high-powered bursts of energy and longer periods of moderate activity to hold the heart rate steady. It has quickly become a popular exercise style for many as increasing numbers of studies have shown that this workout can be even more effective than longer,…
For those who are overweight or obese, losing weight can mean the difference between chronic disease and a long, high-quality life. This is especially obvious for seniors who frequently deal with chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis, many of which can be tied to one’s diet and activity level. According to the…
While much of the talk about exercise these days seems to focus on cardio workouts, seniors should be careful not to leave quality strength training out of their regular workout schedules. Although strength training may not burn as many calories in as short of an amount of time as aerobic exercises do, it is a…
Although it may seem to be a dreary topic to consider when you are in perfectly good health, your wishes for end-of-life care are very important. In fact, it is vitally important to make your end-of-life wishes known while you are in good health so that when you are faced with an emergency, your loved…
Sedatives that many younger adults can take without any problems can pose potentially dangerous issues for seniors who react far differently to certain active ingredients in medications. However, many doctors continue to prescribe these sedatives to seniors in an effort to help them sleep at night or to calm their racing minds at bedtime. Some…
When a younger person falls, all that he or she may be left with are a few bruises and a sore posterior. However, when seniors fall, far more serious concerns arise. Seniors may be left with broken bones from any type of fall because their bones are so much more brittle. In addition, falls can…
How important is someone’s neighborhood in relation to his or her health? Some may say that only the decisions one makes about diet, exercise and lifestyle truly affect health. However, when individuals look beyond the basics of their health, they may be surprised by what they find. A recent study in the Journal of the…
Polypharmacy is defined as the use of multiple medications at the same time by one individual. Because your health tends to deteriorate as you get older, this condition is most likely to happen to senior citizens. Therefore, if your doctor has placed you on more than one prescription, if you have prescriptions with more than…
Many seniors find themselves with failing appetites as they age. This may be caused by numerous factors, such as declining metabolism, poor sense of taste, disease and even medications. Although this change in appetite may not be completely unexpected, it can be an unwelcome part of aging because proper nutrition is vital to a healthy…