Two-thirds of assisted living residents in central Maryland were diagnosed with dementia and more than one-quarter of residents had other psychiatric ailments, such as depression, anxiety disorder or psychosis, according to a Johns Hopkins study. “These high rates indicate that many assisted living residents with dementia go undiagnosed and are not adequately treated,” says Adam [...]
Archive for the ‘Elderly Living Health’ Category
22 Jun
New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly
Queen’s University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people. The supplement may help those affected by the leading cause of blindness in the Western World, a five-year research program has found. Professor Usha Chakravarthy, from Queen’s Centre of Vision and Vascular Science (CVVS), co-ordinated [...]
5 Jun
Healthy Diets Among the Elderly Living
A new study by a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researcher reveals a linkage between elderly living people’s appetite and mortality rates, with those who report impaired appetite more likely to die sooner. The study, published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, demonstrated a link between the Daily [...]
5 Jun
Tips for the Elderly Living Alone!
For many elderly people, living alone can be a scary and confusing new experience. Some have never lived alone before and have always relied on others to take care of finances, home security, and housekeeping. Others are struggling with health and mobility issues that make daily living difficult. A slip in the bathtub or a [...]
5 Jun
Why use a Guardian Alert 911 system?
At sometime in life, whether it’s your mom, dad, aunt, uncle, family, or a friend… life can become difficult. Click Here to Order One NOW!!!!! Mom could fall and not be able to call for help. Aunt Tillie’s arthritis could flare up not allowing her to get out of the tub. Dad could slip [...]
5 Jun
Other ways to help the elderly living community
Exercise more often! A low impact, daily exercise like walking or swimming can significantly improve your health without risk of serious injury. If you or a loved one has mobility issues, consider a lightweight and portable single release foldable walker. They significantly improve stability and allow the elderly living individual to gain a sense of independence. Healthy [...]
5 Jun
Fun Activities for Elderly Living Citizens
Improve Visits – Easy Games and Ideas to Keep Seniors Active & Alert Frail elderly people need games, exercise, and things to do to help keep minds working and bodies strong. Activities to help senior citizen health. Engaging and taking pleasure in visits with failing, forgetful, or weak elderly living citizens is possible with a [...]
