The Significance of Retaining Independence Among the Elderly
GERIATRICS INDEPENDENT LIVING PREVENTITIVE HEALTH
The Significance of Retaining Independence Among the Elderly

Why is it critical to foster independence in the elderly? At its most basic level, independence entails having control over your own life. Being self-sufficient provides a person with a ...

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Tasty, Healthy, Filling Broccoli Salad
Tasty, Healthy, Filling Broccoli Salad

This Healthy Broccoli Salad is loaded with fresh broccoli, juicy grapes, red onion, crunchy sunflower seeds and raisins all tossed with a delicious zesty honey dijon dressing made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo!  Makes a great spring, summer or fal...

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How to Improve Balance as We Age
How to Improve Balance as We Age

Is there anything we can do to prevent falls? Yes! We may keep ourselves balanced and avoid falls by being active and building the lower-body and core muscles that support our stability on our feet.

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One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)
One Pot Chicken and Vegetables Skillet (Healthy & Low Carb)

This one pot chicken and vegetables recipe takes 20 minutes to make and will wow your family with its amazing flavor! Super easy to make, this chicken breast and vegetables recipe is also excellent for meal prep.<...

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Low-intensity exercise is associated with reduced depression.
COGNITIVE HEALTH DEPRESSSION IN SENIORS GERIATRICS
Low-intensity exercise is associated with reduced depression.

A new study discovered a strong link between low to moderate intensity exercise and lower risks of depression.

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Why do you need to strengthen your core muscles?
BALANCE EXERCISE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SENIORS BETTER POSTURE CHAIR EXERCISE PILATES IN A CHAIR
Why do you need to strengthen your core muscles?

Most physical activities are made easier by having strong core muscles.Many activities, such as swinging a golf club, reaching for a glass from the top shelf, and bending down to tie your shoes, are made easier by strong core muscles. Strong core muscl...

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Make Some Sweet Potato Brownies!
SENIOR NUTRITION
Make Some Sweet Potato Brownies!

Sweet Potato Brownies 1 large sweet potato 1/2 cup nut butter 1/4 cup cacao 1/4 maple syrup  2 tsp baking powder pinch of sea salt 1 tsp of vanilla Chocolate chips or walnuts op...

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What You Should Know Before Going Through with Hip Replacemeny Surgery
GERIATRICS HIP REPLACEMENT
What You Should Know Before Going Through with Hip Replacemeny Surgery

Hip replacement (together with knee replacement) is one of the most common procedures, with millions of people worldwide undergoing it each year. Surgery is undertaken when non-operative treatments such as medication and physiotherapy are ineffective in controlling the painful...

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Joint pain in the knees or hips and exercise
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS INFLAMMATION SENIOR EXERCISE
Joint pain in the knees or hips and exercise

It's not unusual to feel discomfort in one's hips or knees. The majority of people will suffer from hip or knee discomfort at some point in their lives.

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Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room?
COGNITIVE HEALTH ISOLATION LONELINESS LONGEVITY
Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room?

The concepts isolation and loneliness have appeared in the headlines regularly, particularly in relation to older people. According to a research conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, one in every four persons over the age of 65 is sociall...

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