Home Health and Wellness Page 3
Staying in shape can be fun AND fast with this Olympic Workout! Be safe, and remember that it’s quality over quantity when it comes to the movements. Take your time and only perform the moves you’re comfortable doing. In just a few weeks you’ll see improvement in your strength and flexibility! Download this helpful exercise guide from our website!
Healthy eyes allow you to see more in life, from enjoying spring rainbows to never missing a text from your grandkids. As we age, our eyes need more nutrition to help them stay sharp. CLICK HERE to learn what foods help keep our eyes healthy. And don’t forget to have your annual eye exams to monitor unseeable issues like glaucoma.
Diabetes is a disease that kills thousands of people every year, and many among them are seniors. Eating right can go a long way to improving how seniors manage their diabetes and minimize the debilitating effects of this disease. To learn more, we’re revisiting our friends at The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to find out how what food we eat can actually help balance blood sugar and improve our health! CLICK HERE to learn more.
As men age, their bodies demand more refined nutrition. Even though most seniors require fewer calories, nutritional needs actually increase. So how do you make sure you’re getting the right nutrition and not just overeating? Thanks to your friends at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for sharing this great article on some helpful hints to ensure you get what you need! Click Here to read it!
Taking care of a loved one can require time, energy, and patience. One person may not be able to do it alone. If family members cannot commit to a regular way to help, reach out to your community for support. Finding and accepting help often helps make the caregiving experience more positive for you and your loved one. Some families get help from home health aides, who help with bathing and dressing, as well as light cleaning and meal preparation. Ask your health care provider about these services and check with volunteer associations about others who might be willing to help out. And of course, The Vineyards is here to help when you need it. Click on the image to download a helpful guide on caring for seniors with diabetes, courtesy of our friends at The American Diabetes Association.
How many times have you walked into a room and forgotten what you came for? Moments of forgetfulness happen to everyone, but as we get older, forgetfulness may leave us wondering if we’re losing our mental edge. The specter of Alzheimer’s disease may even loom in our mind. Such feelings are natural and it can be comforting to know the facts, understand the difference between “normal” changes and serious disease, and take steps to improve your brain health.
CLICK THE IMAGE to read about “Successful Aging & Your Brain”, an in-depth pamphlet created by The Dana Foundation that discusses how memories are made, factors like aging that can influence memory loss and tips to live a brain-healthy lifestyle!