Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Seniors health and wellness focuses on the well-being and overall health of older adults. It encompasses various aspects such as physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Seniors health and wellness programs often include activities, services, and resources that promote healthy aging, address age-related challenges, and support seniors in maintaining a high quality of life. This can include exercise programs, health screenings, preventive care, mental health support, social engagement opportunities, nutrition guidance, and access to healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of older adults. The aim is to help seniors stay active, independent, and achieve optimal health throughout their aging journey.

An Awareness Day That You Might Not Be Familiar With

Celiac Disease Awareness

There is often attention that shines on things like heart disease, cancer awareness, and general wellness. There are, however, different diseases that often go overlooked because they are lesser known or simply not talked about. A perfect example is celiac disease. Today is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day and while this might be something that […]

Are You Caring for Aging Parents? Here’s What to Know

Seniors Walking In Garden

Right now, there are more than 65 million people caring for older family members or elderly friends. That makes up about 29% of the population. This could account for anyone who is simply older in age, chronically ill, or even disabled. This shows that there is a good portion of the population taking care of […]

Seniors Don’t Know About Hydrotherapy? Here’s What You’re Missing

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When you hear hydrotherapy, you might immediately think about a modern-day spa. Hydrotherapy is actually an ancient practice known for its positive effects on the skin and the muscles but it was also used to assess the advantages it had on spiritual and mental health as well as physical health. As we age, our bodies […]

Is Chocolate Really Extending the Lifespan of Seniors?

Senior Eating Chocolate

Did you know that earring chocolate can be healthy? It’s true that a type of candy that people often associate with cavities and poor dental health could actually lower a person’s risk of dying. For a person that eats about two pieces of a bar chocolate or in other words, 12 grams of chocolate, they lower […]

The Silent Intruder of the Lives of Seniors; Anxiety

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Have you ever experienced heightened uneasiness, persistent sleep issues, depression, or continuous concerns about most things? All of these things can often indicate the presence of anxiety. Anxiety varies based on the person experiencing it. Chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular ailments and diabetes, feelings of diminished health, disruptions in sleep patterns, medication-induced side effects, […]