The top 5 countries that are aging the best
Senior Citizens across the world participated in a new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The study and research were designed to find out which seniors are aging the best and staying healthy as they age.
The study had over 190 countries that were surveyed on how much each population suffered from age related diseases and disabilities. Each country was given an overall score which is known as DALY-disability adjusted life years-which measures the loss of healthy life with aging. They also researched the different types of diseases and[…]
Activities for Senior Citizens
When looking for a community or home for your loved one to live it’s important to consider a few things. Finding the right place, quality of staff and care, location and cost are important to consider when researching the type of Long Term Care your loved one will receive.
In a nursing home or assisted living facility the quality of care that your loved one has determines if they are going to be living their best life. With the proper care and location your loved one will be able to find community and feel[…]
Breaking Unhealthy Habits for Seniors
Breaking habits and starting new ones can be challenging especially for seniors over the age of 60. Dr. Dana King from the American Heart Association says that most seniors are unwilling to follow basic healthy diets or lifestyles.
Kaiser Health News recently interviewed three experts on aging and health and how to help seniors break unhealthy habits and turn them around. Here are the 10 tips that they all suggested:
- Buy yourself a good pair of sneakers: It’s important to buy a pair or two of great quality sneakers. Keeping your feet protected[…]
Is Public Long Term Care Insurance about to happen?
The nation’s first publicly-funded Long Term Care Insurance program may soon be approved. The Long Term Care Trust Act if passes through the Senate and onto a law will have Washington workers pay into a trust that eventually would allow them to receive benefits.
The Long Term Care Trust Act would provide a maximum benefit of $36,500 for people in need of assistance with three activities that they are no longer able to do on their own. These activities include bathing, transportation, putting on clothes, eating or preparing meals and using the[…]
Man plans on staying at Holiday Inn vs Retirement Home
Terry Robinson, a 64 year old man in Spring Texas says that he plans on spending his “golden years” at the Holiday Inn instead of a retirement community. He worked out the numbers of what it would be daily to live in a retirement community as well as an extended stay at the Holiday Inn and was pleased with what he found.
He found that the benefits and cost of staying at the Holiday Inn were similar to that of a retirement community. You get toothpaste, razors, shampoo and soap for free[…]
Memory Boosting Foods
There are many ways that you can sharpen your memory through daily exercises, sleeping well, or learning new things. Researchers have found that keeping a well balanced diet like the Mediterranean diet can help boost and sharpen your memory as well.
For seniors taking care of your memory and cognitive health is very important. You want to always make sure that your ability to learn, think, and recall things is sharp and quick. Researchers have found that for men who are intaking leafy greens, red vegetables, berries, dark oranges, and orange juice could[…]
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