When it comes to fall prevention, identifying all of the hazards in and around your home that can be a potential fall risk and creating an accident prevention plan are key steps in maintaining your safety at home as you age.
Cholesterol Lowering Snacks
When you’re in the mood for a snack, do you automatically reach for foods like donuts and chips? Many foods that we choose to snack on are not the healthiest options, but we grab them because they are quick and easy. There are healthy options you can grab and go...
Is There A New Kind of Caregiver In New York?
A battle is raging right now in New York State as people with disabilities defend their right to choose. According to a recent bill proposed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, those with disabilities would have access to a new category of caregiver called an “advanced home...
Seniors, Sleep and Dementia
By now, the importance of getting the right amount of sleep in order to perform and feel your best isn’t a new revelation. We all know that we feel better, look better, and even think better when we get enough sleep at night. A new health study found that getting the...
Menopause and Migraines
Listening to your body is vital to understanding what it needs and figuring out the best ways to remain healthy. So what is your body saying about your migraines? Sure there are always causes for headaches in women, but a new study detailed on RedOrbit.com confirms...
Benefits of Yoga for Caregivers and Patients
It’s no secret that yoga has beneficial properties. People have been practicing the therapeutic form of stretching, breathing and meditating for thousands of years. And yet, we’re still learning new things about the value of yoga even today. According to a recently...
