February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month. Many eye diseases are treatable if diagnosed early enough. But often, the damage from eye disease happens slowly, so a person doesn't notice a loss of vision until it is too late. Vision loss can lead to depression, inactivity and overall decline in seniors. The top cause of impaired eyesight in older adults is…
What you should know about heart disease February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—but according to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is also one of the most preventable conditions. With the aging of our population, our healthcare system is now putting increased emphasis on controllable risk factors such…
Senior Exercise Photos Above: Big smiles from Fitness for Health participants. Below top to bottom: Betty Steinmetz strengthens balance and concentration as she swats popping lights on the Sports Wall. Judy Bergman mimics movement patterns displayed on the interactive Trazer screen at Fitness for Health. Charlotte Podgor bends and stretches to tap flashing lights on the Batak machine. Spiced…
Alzheimers Care from Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac. It is distressing to start to notice the warning signs of Alzheimers Disease in a loved one. And it is hard to know where to turn at such a time. Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac can help. Each person with Alzheimers or dementia has a unique set of care needs. These needs…
Give yourself the gift of healthier holidays by selecting foods that support wellness. "The Gift of Healthy Holiday Dining" Wordfind Your need for healthy eating doesn't take a holiday. A few indulgences won't hurt, but if you already started with Halloween candy and ended November with pumpkin pie and turkey gravy, you may already be carrying a few extra pounds…
Wellness Resolutions for 2015: Three great lifestyle choices for seniors and family caregivers Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year to all our friends and families! This is a great time to take stock of our plans for 2015. Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? There is no shortage of research on aging and caregiving—findings that can…
We often hear of a person being rushed to the hospital with a heart attack after shoveling snow. Is snow shoveling really dangerous for seniors? It turns out that the extra exertion and the heavy weight of the snow are both culprits, as might be expected. However, a study from Pennsylvania State University shows that cold air itself puts extra…
As a recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report predicted a doubling of nursing home and other long-term care costs, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) released the results of a survey of 335 aging experts that provides advice to families to help them keep aging parents in their own homes and prevent premature placement in a nursing…
Why Fall Prevention Is Important Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults, people aged 65 and older. Each year nearly one-third of older adults experience a fall. And falls can be devastating. About one out of ten falls among older adults result in a serious injury, such as a hip fracture or head injury.…
Vitamin D and Iron Over a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with having a vitamin D deficiency and mild Anemia. For weeks I had wondered why I felt so sluggish and why my hair was shedding like crazy. Eventually, I made an appointment to see my primary care doctor to inquire about the way that I had…
