Can You Pass This Balance Test? According to STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries) more than 27,000 people over 65, die as a result of falls, which is 74 every day all year long. Only 1 in 4 reports falls to their doctors during any appointment. It is very important to let your doctor know if you are slipping, unsteady or falling, even occasionally. There may be many reasons for falls but ALL are important, as part of your…
Got Memory Failure? OK seriously who doesn’t? Start TODAY to do as much as you can with YOUR NON DOMINANT HAND. ….brush your teeth (while standing only on the non dominant foot) comb your hair, button your shirt, zip up pants, talk on the phone.( the toughest). Try to incorporate as much as you can so your brain cells that have been laying dormant on that unused side of your brain WAKE UP and ask What’s Happening Try this for…
Brain Gain Made Easy ……….in 7 Steps Step it up, physical exercise helps prevent illnesses that can lead to memory loss by releasing a protein needed by the brain for healthy nerve cells. Divide the recommended 50 grams of protein in your B/L/D. Check out the Mediterranean and MIND diets have shown a 20 decrease in memory problems, include lots of fruits, vegetables, and fish and uses good olive oil. Engage your brain just like good physical exercise; mentally challenging…
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PUT YOUR PILLOW IN THE DRYER! A suggestion for any morning that you wake up with a runny nose, a cough or a stuffy head. Put your entire pillow in the dryer. Yep! We all drool and cough into our pillow(s) at night. We take medicines during the day when we are feeling badly and then go back to sleep on a pillow where…
We are blessed to live in SCCL, an Active Senior Living community. We have the ability to preserve our health and safety by being vigilant, aware and responsible for OUR OWN Health. Number one avoidable problem is substance abuse among individuals over 65. Abuse results from misuse of alcohol and/or over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Misuse of drugs refers to underuse, overuse, or erratic use of legally prescribed and/or over-the-counter drugs. Mixing alcohol with most medications is contraindicated as alcohol makes…
Disaster Planning for Seniors Disasters of all kinds affect older adults disproportionately hard, especially those with chronic diseases, disabilities, or conditions that require extra assistance to leave an unsafe area, says Christopher Hansen, AARP Group Executive Officer. The diseases of concern are: heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke, and about 50 percent of this population have at least two chronic diseases. We know that 80 percent of adults over the age of 65 have at least one chronic disease. That…
Good Advice About Dealing with Handymen By Nick Suhr, J.D. and Jane Gregor, RN, BSN Living in a community like Sun City gives one a sense of security and well-being that can sometimes be risky. Nowhere is it more important to exercise caution than when it comes to hiring people to make repairs in your home. Statistics show that senior citizens are frequently targeted by hucksters and frauds. Why? Because they are easy marks, often willing to accept promises that…
Being aware of the signs and symptoms of a HEART ATTACK can be the most promising start to a quick recovery. Lives Can Be Saved by know the following information. SIGNS A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle is blocked. Heart attacks may start slowly so be aware of the signs : Discomfort…