While summer brings us warmth and bloom, prolonged exposure to excessive heat in summer months can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults. Every summer, more than 600 Americans die of health problems caused by excessive heat and humidity according to an article in Health in Aging.org. Older adults and individuals with chronic…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also a time, according to the United Nations, to remember to “invest in women and accelerate progress.” Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and…
Family and professional caregivers spend a great deal of time caring for others — with some family members averaging 24 hours of care per week, studies show. Although it is truly a labor of love, at times the family caregiver often feels invisible, alone and unappreciated. That is why on Feb. 16, 2024 we want…
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. However, it’s important to respect the heat and take precautions. Sun and heat exposure can be particularly dangerous for seniors. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), older adults may be more at risk of overexposure to heat because…
May is Older American’s Month and this year will focus on how older adults can remain independent and active in their communities for as long as possible. When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17 million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older Americans lived in poverty…
One of the more common problems as we age is that for the elderly, is that many find that they subtly begin to lose their sense of taste. Further, a dulled sense of smell can hinder taste as well. Needless to say, this, too, is a common problem in the elderly and we tend to…