Addressing A Public Health Crisis The U.S. population is staying healthier and living longer. In fact, by 2030, 1 in 5 Americans are expected to be 65 years old or over. However, with an aging population comes new challenges for the senior living industry. One major challenge that is getting healthcare professionals’ attention is senior …
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Numerous studies show that regular exercise helps slow the aging process, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce symptoms of numerous types of ailments like dementia, Alzheimer’s, heart, and lung diseases. Having a certified trainer for Mom and Dad can help them safely remain more vital, active, and socially engaged. Personal training can be done one-on-one or …
The third key feature of the Speak2 Family platform is the users’ ability to communicate via voice technology about activities that are central to the health and well-being of elderly family members. We all know that physical activity is essential for healthy aging. However, most of us need a reminder and some encouragement to keep active. …
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Dental care for seniors involves unique considerations. Seniors are more likely to suffer from a host of oral health issues resulting from the natural aging process. Proper oral health care is critical, yet, coverage is not provided by Medicare. If your senior loved one is a low income senior, options are available. Beware of such …
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, causing 50 to 70% of all cases. The disease results in problems with: memory, thinking language disorientation of time and place poor or decreased judgment changes in mood or behavior misplacing things changes in personality loss of initiative Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, …
