Cruises for seniors are becoming increasingly popular, but remembering these senior travel safety tips will help you stay safe while cruising.
Preventing Hip Fractures
Written by Brandon Leonard, MA, and Adam Bitterman, DO Falls are the most common cause of a hip fracture among the elderly. Hip fractures can present a myriad of complications for a person both young and old. After suffering a hip fracture, lifestyle changes may...
Exercises That Keep You Feeling Young
The fabled fountain of youth has inspired many a story, tall tale, and even a film or two. Though an actual magical fountain does not exist, there are many actions that can be taken to keeping you feeling younger well into your senior years. The Real Fountain of Youth...
Shifting Gears Into A Low-Sodium Diet
Salt has the power to add a big punch of flavor, to preserve foods so they last longer, and to season almost anything, but it can also be very hurtful to your body. Most Americans consume too much salt on a daily basis. A healthy diet requires a pinch of salt in your...
Preventing Accidents in the Home
The CDC has found that one out of three senior citizens will experience a fall at least once a year. Falls can be especially critical for seniors, causing fractures, concussions, and even death. 60% of all falls occur within the home. Taking safety precautions within...
Woman Rescued Days After Falling at Home
This past April in a suburban community west of Chicago, Lt. Joseph Jung, full-time handyman and part-time Firefighter, saved an elderly woman’s life. The woman, who was one of Lt. Jung’s customers, had fallen down the stairs in her basement and had fractured her hip....
