For those caring for the elderly, it is important to be aware of the major fall risk factors. Nearly 40% of seniors will experience a fall each...
Being Aware of Risk Factors For the Elderly
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Foods that Help Decrease Anxiety
We all get stressed out once in a while. Life is filled with a million sources of anxiety, from everyday annoyances to true personal crises. How we...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Balance Exercises for Seniors
The risk of falling is a very serious health concern for seniors. With complications from a fall being the leading cause of injury death for those...
The Senior’s Checklist
Brandon Leonard, MA, EMT-CC, Ambulance Medical Technician with the Nassau County Police Department, in Long Island, New York, has tended to a...
How to Stay Properly Hydrated
While staying well-hydrated is important year-round, it’s especially important during summer months. Learn about the common signs and symptoms of dehydration in seniors as well as how they can stay properly hydrated.
Chiropractic Manipulation May Increase Risk of Stroke
According to an article published in the Guardian, there have been well over 500 documented cases of patients suffering from a stroke after having...
