Our March theme of discussions about senior vision continues. Lifestyle changes, including good nutrition, can help delay or prevent certain eye problems in older adults. According to All About Vision, here’s how to protect aging eyes. Age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts commonly cause impaired vision and blindness in older adults. But lifestyle changes, including good…
allaboutvision.com). Protecting your eyesight is one of the most important things you can do to help maintain your quality of life. Some type of sight-threatening eye problem affects one in six adults age 45 and older. And the risk for vision loss only increases with age. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) estimates that more than 43 million…
From leafy greens to green tea, there are so many sources of vitamins and antioxidants that improve eye health and help prevent cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Here are the top 5 foods for eye health according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help …
Aging.com in Elderly Nutrition 101 and ten foods that will help seniors stay healthy. According to reports by World Health Organization (WHO), a majority of the diseases that older people suffer are as a result of lack of proper diet. For instance, fat in food is linked cancer of the prostate, colon, and pancreas. Degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis and…
Dehydration in seniors can cause delirium and confusion. According to Today's Caregiver, here’s why older adults should focus on hydration and what caregivers should know about this important topic. Did you know that: Delirium is different from dementia? Dehydration is a cause of delirium? Older adults can avoid delirium by staying hydrated? Delirium is a mental disturbance characterized by…
Today, high-tech monitoring systems and other gadgets are helping seniors ‘age in place’ independently, while giving family member peace of mind. According to USA Today, here’s a closer look at some of these home-based tech tools. It goes by different names — “independent living,” "non-assisted living,” or the preferred “aging in place” – but these phrases mean the same thing:…
Vision changes occur as people get older, but that doesn’t have to affect lifestyle. According to the American Optometric Association, awareness of the warning signs, making wise lifestyle choices, and having regular eye exams are all key. Vision changes occur as you get older, but these changes don't have to affect your lifestyle. Knowing what to expect and when to…
According to a recent study, seniors who lead a heart healthy lifestyle may be less likely to develop dementia. During the month of February, when heart health is top of mind, let's take a closer look at this article in Reuters, telling us why healthy hearts are less likely to develop dementia. Older adults who take care of their heart…
According to Health In Aging, about 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and older adults are particularly at risk. Here’s a look at some basic facts and information about the thyroid. What is the thyroid gland and what are thyroid disorders? Your thyroid gland is a small structure in your neck that plays a huge role in…
It’s my belief that the best caregivers have a vocation. They truly like what they do. Their life has more purpose as a caregiver. Maybe you can even say they have an avocation for caregiving – a passion to give more. Our workers. Let me tell you about the people who work here at Assisting Hands. First, there’s Robin. She…
