Many older adults lose interest in preparing meals and cooking as they age, but having the right nutrition and diet is important for healthy aging. Changing taste buds, medication side effects, eating alone, and physical difficulty are reasons why older adults may not cook the foods they love. Another reason is becoming tired of cooking…
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Spending extended periods outdoors may not be the best option this winter, but this doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Even though it may not seem like it, there are plenty of indoor activities and things to do in winter, and here are a couple we’ve rounded up if you’re looking for ideas. Fabric…
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Can you think of something that will give your life a purpose, make you happier, increase your vitality and enable you to make friends? That’s right, the answer is pets! These furry creatures have a multitude of benefits for you and your loved ones if they are adequately taken care of. If you or your…
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Tai chi is a form of exercise that began as Chinese martial arts. But perhaps the best way to understand tai chi is to picture “meditation in motion”. This phrase is often used to describe tai chi, which focuses on low-impact movements while using deep breathing techniques. Like yoga, its slow and gentle movements make…
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The fitness world has long been divided into two categories: exercises for the young and exercises for the old. Today, however, seniors are reclaiming their fitness rights, emphasizing safe and effective exercises they can use to stay fit while living independently at home or in an assisted living community. No matter your age, you can take…
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While there may not yet be a cure available for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the elderly, there sure are several measures you can take to considerably reduce the risk of developing and preventing macular degeneration and having to experience age-related macular degeneration related vision loss. As such, you should be diligent in taking the…
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Regardless of the type of cuisine you are craving, you can find it in Tampa Bay. That is part of what makes Tampa Bay such a vibrant place to be. Whether you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine or some classic Mexican-American dishes, you can find it all here. Check out our recommended list of…
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During winter, the weather turns cold and you will have to deal with snow, rain, and sleet. The winter months can be a challenge especially for older adults and their caregivers. There are many contributing factors for death among the elderly during winter, including pneumonia, flu and falls that result in hospitalization. You need to…
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It can be a challenge for older adults to stay healthy during winter, especially those with limited mobility. However, there are a few activities or methods everyone can consider to keep themselves active as a preventive measure against medical ailments and to promote overall health. Layer Up While it may seem obvious to dress warmly…
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While kidney diseases can develop anytime and happen to anyone, those that are above the age of 60 are at a much higher risk of developing kidney disease. After all, as you age, your kidney ages as well. According to estimates by researchers from Johns Hopkins University, approximately more than 50% of people that are…
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