by alwaysbestcare | Jul 1, 2022 | Senior Health
Staying hydrated is important at every age, but as you get older, your body composition changes and the amount of water in your body decreases. This means that it takes less water loss to become dehydrated and experience impacts to your health. In addition, the...
by alwaysbestcare | Jun 1, 2022 | Senior Health
Swimming is an effective way for seniors to stay physically active and boost their health. Not only is it fun and relaxing, it poses less risk for injury than other activities and can be done by people of all ages and ability levels. Plus, it does not require any...
by alwaysbestcare | Apr 28, 2022 | Senior Health
Not being able to effectively communicate can be frustrating. There are more than 2 million Americans living with aphasia, a communication disorder that can stem from a brain injury, infection, or neurological disorder. Seniors with conditions such as dementia,...
by alwaysbestcare | Apr 28, 2022 | Senior Health
Did you know that your body needs vitamin D in order to absorb calcium? Calcium is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth, therefore vitamin D is essential too, especially for seniors. One of the easiest ways to get this vitamin is from the sun. The body...
by alwaysbestcare | Apr 5, 2022 | Senior Health
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, “Infectious diseases account for one-third of all deaths in people 65 years and older.” That is why infection prevention and early detection are key to reducing risk and keeping seniors as healthy as possible....
by alwaysbestcare | Feb 7, 2022 | Senior Health
Not only is February the time for Valentine’s Day, but it is also Heart Disease Awareness Month and American Heart Month. It’s a month for all things heart-related, and we are taking this opportunity to debunk some common myths about heart disease. This is a serious...
