Health Info & Resources for Seniors
What’s a Geriatric Assessment?
“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.” -- Lucille Ball
Lucy seldom gave good advice. Each episode when Ricky, Ethel, or Fred took her advice, they were in trouble.
Fixing Cataracts Can Improve Your Health
Remember the old song; the foot bone’s connected to the leg bone? Well here’s an interesting connection—better vision could lead to a 16 percent lower risk of hip fractures. Fixing cataracts can restore clear, colorful vision. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, having cataract surgery lowers the risk of breaking a hip as well in adults 65 and older.
Home Smile
Lifestyles over 50 encourages vibrant and healthy living through sharing news, articles, tips, events and resources with seniors, baby boomers, and caregivers.
Pets - Baby Boomer’s Best Medicine?
Adopt-a-Pet.com, North America’s largest non-profit pet adoption web service, is striving to spread the word about the health benefits of pet ownership. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but did you know that pets can also be a baby boomer’s best medicine? Check out some of these amazing facts that prove how pet ownership can boost overall health and wellness:
Tips on Fall Prevention
If your loved one has difficulty with mobility and you want to keep him or her safe, below is a list of considerations.
There is no way to prevent a fall but you can greatly reduce the risk of a fall occurring.
Tips to Reduce the Risk of a Fall