A weak immune system causes people to be highly susceptible to infections more frequently and cause illnesses that may be more severe or difficult to treat. In general, healthy-living strategies are a good way to start giving your immune system the upper hand.
Ways to boost your immune system:
Diet that is well balanced,
“Growin’ old ain’t for sissies!” I hear this from many of our elderly Clients. Aging has unexpected challenges associated with our mind and body and then suddenly we had the coronavirus pandemic sprung on all of us. Our elderly parents have had to grapple with all the changes and complexities in medicine, health care, and insurance systems.
We hope everyone is remaining healthy and safe. During this COVID 19 pandemic, we believe it is important to provide our Clients/families with a regular update.
As essential healthcare workers we have adjusted to all the requirements mandated by Federal, State, and local Authorities. We are truly grateful for our very caring staff who continue to diligently adhere to strict hygiene precautions.
Our Senior Parents may need help at home and not even know it. It is often hard to tell when aging is affecting a loved one, but don’t ignore the warning signs. We remember them as robust, independent, and able to care for themselves, so it is hard to admit when they need help, although the signs are obvious.
Did you know that heart disease is a killer that strikes more women than men?
Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. One in three deaths in women is from heart disease; compared to one in 31 American women die from breast cancer each year. Women don’t experience the same symptoms as men with heart disease,
At the recent Canadian Psychological Conference I attended, June 2016 I learned about the benefits of “mindfulness mediation.” What caught my attention was that studies have shown that mindfulness-based intervention are effective in the reduction of both rumination and worry which contribute to mental illness such as depression and anxiety. Mindfulness has become popular because its meditative style has a distinctive method of handling emotions.
At a recent Psychological Conference I attended I was surprised at the volume and variety of computerized mental health assessment tools that are available to Clinicians. The computerized tests are available for children, teens, adults and the elderly. These computerized tests can help assess functional impairment covering six important life areas. These life areas include school/work,
There is a popular TV show called, “Bones”, about a forensic anthropologist and a cocky FBI agent who investigate death causes. Often there is nothing left to investigate except bones and what they can tell us long after we are gone. Our bones are amazing, and they can tell us many things.
What are our bones and what do they do?
There seem to be so many handicapped parking spaces, and so many are empty… I just need one spot for a few minutes. It’s so easy…. so why not? Because it’s against the law that’s why not!
Enacted in 1990 and amended in 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established the rights of qualifying individuals with disabilities to have access to public parking spaces and building entrances.
Do you know charity scams often target seniors for donations at this time of year?
Senior citizens are prime targets for corrupt organizations bent on taking advantage of their generosity during holiday seasons. Some holidays celebrate showing gratitude (Thanksgiving) or giving gifts to others, (Christmas).
Why are seniors targeted?
Con artists know Seniors are the low hanging fruit upon whom to foist their scams.
