The primary need with aging is to be well, to maintain or, more importantly, to improve one's ability to function optimally. As you get older, this need translates into the ability to care for yourself – even with simple daily tasks like taking a shower or bath without assi...
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Swimming is a great way to relax both the body and the mind, so it can help to reduce stress and anxiety while also promoting overall well-being and boosting mental health. Swimming, when combined with the social benefits of group exercises and activities, is an effective acti...
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There are probably functional changes in the brain that account for the slowing of responses and memory defects that are common in the elderly, and even small changes in the connections between brain cells could serve as the basis for marked behavioral changes, but behavioral ...
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The elderly should aim to perform as much brain exercise as possible, but benefits can be seen in a short amount of time. Regularly playing games and working puzzles can significantly lessen and delay the mental degeneration caused by getting older, granting you few additional...
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According to a recent study, 57% of Americans with chronic conditions had delayed medical care and suffered a care gap due to COVID-19. In order to offer self-care or supplement health visits, Aetna and other companies supply kits with specially curated products. Sen...
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Elder abuse is severely under-reported because the abused elderly find it extremely hard to tell someone, are generally ashamed, scared or perhaps unaware of the abuse or, in some cases, do not understand that someone they trust uses.
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“It’s wonderful to see their full face and their smiles,” said Wakely, who has happily ditched her mask during exercise classes and visits with friends and family. Exercise for Seniors
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Many Thanks to Westminster-Canterbury in Virginia A new member of the Stronger Seniors family, Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury (SVWC) is a faith-based, not-for-profit retirement community that celebrated 30 years in 2017. Their campus sits on 87 wooded acres...
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Eighty-one percent of senior care providers say they are focusing on social isolation in their patient populations. This proportion jumps to 88 percent in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
