Mental Health And Mental Illness.
According to the WHO, mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. It also refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is […]
The Senior’s Health Guide to Staying Healthy
No matter your age, it’s important to take care of your body and prevent illness. But if you’re 65 or older, something as simple as the flu or common cold can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. If you have a chronic […]
Promoting Wellness in Older Patients
Encouraging Exercise and Physical Activity Exercise has proven benefits for older people. It reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, colon cancer, and breast cancer. It also decreases the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Like the rest of us, older people may know that exercise is good for their health, […]
Top 15 Hobby Ideas For Older People
Lots of us find that we have much more time on our hands as we get older. Many of us retire or choose to work part-time, and suddenly we have hours and hours to fill with whatever we want! But it’s particularly important for older people to stay physically and socially active. This will not […]
9 Steps to A Healthy, Happy Aging!
Getting older involves changes in all realms of life, from the physical to the mental to the social, emotional, sexual, and more. Some of these changes you may regard as positive and some negative. The challenge is to maximize the good parts of getting older while taking proactive steps to maintain your health and minimize […]