There are studies that indicate that as many as 40% of the population could be at risk of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency which can cause dementia-like symptoms, causes shrinkage of the brain and can cause changes in behavior. Even the slightest deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to anemia, fatigue, depression and other mental health …
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The great thing about having an election year is that it forces candidates to shine a much needed light on real problems facing American families. When families in most of the U.S. pay more for child care than housing or college tuition, there is a problem. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton acknowledged this problem recently, …
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What does the term “Aging in Place” mean? The CDC (Center for Disease Control) defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, comfortably, regardless of age or income. Most seniors would prefer to age in place, that is, to remain in their home as long as possible. …
Lets face it; we could all eat a bit healthier than we do. Life gets in the way, we get busy, and it’s all too easy to eat a bag of cookies instead of taking the time to cook a proper meal. However, eating healthy becomes even more important for as people age. Here …
Today’s guest post is by Terri Stangl, float facilitator at Quantum Floats in Bedminster, New Jersey. If you want to know more about what “floating” is and how it can keep your stress in check this holiday season, keep reading! Randy’s brother Jimmy was in a car accident a few years ago and suffered a …
The holidays are a wonderful time for getting together with family and loved ones. Here are 5 holiday crafts for seniors that can be used as homemade gifts or just fun activities to do with the whole family. 5. Baking Tasty Treats: Baking is a delicious activity that the whole family can enjoy. It …
The internet is an amazing resource and seniors today are more tech savvy than ever. Here are 5 reasons seniors should use social media. 1. Keeping in Touch: Seniors can use resources like Facebook and Skype as a way to keep in touch with their family members, who may live far away. Social networks allow …
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5 Halloween Activities for Seniors There is no such thing as being too old for Halloween and no one knows how to celebrate a holiday better than seniors in a party mood. Halloween is all about having fun, dressing up, and of course eating way too much candy. Here are five Halloween activities for seniors …
A fall can potentially be devastating for a senior. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that one third of seniors (aged 65 years and older) fall every year but less than fifty percent of them speak to their doctors about it. Falls are one of the top 10 causes of injuries and fatalities for …
Over the past, we have gone more in depth about different kinds of activities for seniors. This week we are going to give you a broad overview of the many different types of fun activities for seniors that are available. There are many activities that elderly people can take part in to keep their minds …
