Are You Crazy For Cranberries?
Did you know that cranberries are very nutritious
The holiday season is approaching and fresh, frozen and canned cranberries take a prominent display position in the supermarkets. Did you know that researchers are now classifying cranberries as a super phytonutrient fruit right up there with blueberries? So if you are not crazy about cranberries,
November Is Caregiver Month
What is a caregiver?
Caregivers help people do the things they can no longer do for themselves. This loss of function may be due to accidents, illness, or just the aging process. Caregivers work 24 hours seven days a week and all hours in between. Many caregivers assist the elderly as they are experiencing physical and mental limitations.
Providing Care To The Elderly While Traveling
What should I be aware of when planning a trip with an elderly companion?
Planning for a trip with an elderly person you are providing care to can be a logistical nightmare. The elderly with physical and mental limitations can enjoy a trip away from home. The key to ensuring a smooth and happy trip is preparation.
Activities For People With Dementia
Are Activities Important For People With Dementia?
Scheduling routine activities can provide meaningful tasks for people who have dementia. Activities should be categorized as those that focus on work related tasks that people engaged in prior to dementia. These activities can be either job related, leisure, socialization, or home maintenance activities.
Three Preventable Reasons Elderly Get Hospitalized
What are the three main preventable reasons elderly get hospitalized?
There are three primary reasons the elderly are taken to hospital ER; falls, dehydration, and medication errors. In the past month I have attended two Conferences, one in the U.S, and the other in Canada. The aforementioned have been cited as the top three preventable reasons elderly are hospitalized.
The Sleep Needs Of Seniors
Do Seniors Sleep Needs Change as they age?
Research indicates that seniors need the same amount of sleep as when they were younger.
Sleep needs change over a person’s lifetime, but older adults need about seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Unfortunately, older adults experience greater difficulty in falling asleep.
Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease
What does osteoporosis mean?
Osteopertains to the bones, and porous literally means holes, so osteoporosis mean holes in the bones. The holes in your bones mean that your bones have lost density or mass, and the bone tissue has become abnormal. Bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt, but in osteoporosis,
