HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEWS FROM SENIOR HEALTHCARE ADVISORS Most of us feel the cold of the winter every now and then. But, did you know that being very cold can make you really sick? Seniors lose body heat much faster than they did in their younger days. Changes that accompany aging can also make it harder for you to notice if you’re getting cold. Catching a chill can turn into a serious issue before you even know it’s happening. This serious issue

Seniors and Prescription Drug Abuse Health News from Senior Healthcare Advisors Prescription drug abuse happens when someone misuses their prescription medication. Prescription drug misuse can have serious medical consequences. It can happen so quickly that you may not even know you are slipping into a real problem. Anytime you take a medication differently than your doctor prescribed, you are running the risk of drug abuse and possibly prescription drug addiction. Taking your medicine with alcohol or taking someone else’s medicine are also

Caretakers Coping with a Loved-One’s Alzheimer’s Disease Health News from Senior Healthcare Advisors If you are caring for a loved-one who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you may be facing some difficult challenges as you try to understand behavior changes and provide care for your loved one. Understanding the actions of a person with Alzheimers Disease can help to lessen these struggles. People with AD May Exhibit the Following Behaviors: Intense anxiety about everyday life, which may be exhibited by frequently repeating information

  When someone you care about is diagnosed with a life-altering or life-threatening illness, it can be hard to know what to say or do. They may be feeling vulnerable, anxious, or even alone. This is the time they need support and understanding from their loved ones more than ever.   How to Be There for Your Loved One Offer Specific Help Instead of saying, “Let me know if you need anything,” offer help with specific tasks like cooking, transportation, or simply sitting with them

Seniors, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Pets Service pets can help seniors who have mobility issues, chronic illnesses, and mental health issues live more independently. What is a Service Dog? First let’s talk about dogs! When it comes to seniors with disabilities or impairments completing essential activities of daily living, service dogs are different from just having a pet. They are trained from puppyhood to perform certain duties according to the needs of an owner. Here are some of the jobs service dogs

Walk Your Way into a Healthier Lifestyle: 3 Walking Techniques You Would Love To Try With the advances in technology and transportation, human beings now spend at least six hours per day sitting. A great deal of scientific research indicates severe health consequences for our circulatory system, posture, weight, sleep, and longevity when spending too much time sitting on the couch or at your desk. The human body is an amazing and fascinating organism that functions best when

Food For Thought: Are you Sitting Correctly? Learning how to sit correctly is important for maintaining a healthy spine and back and a good posture. Sitting straight is good for your physical health. It also aids in building your self-confidence. We spend a lot of time sitting; we travel in a sitting position, many works sitting at a desk, and we tend to dine, relax, and enjoy entertainment, all while sitting. The Importance of Sitting Posture Sitting posture is

Chronic Pain and Depression: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment Chronic pain means just that. It is a pain that lasts longer than three months…a long time and hurts more than the pain was in the original issue. Coping with long-term or chronic pain is tough. It’s even tougher when you live with chronic pain and depression. It worsens as chronic pain goes on, and you may begin to experience pain in new places that felt normal before. Your

Good Versus Bad Cholesterol: What’s The Difference? We have all heard the term “cholesterol,” but many of us only vaguely understand what it means. When discussing heart health, most of us know that cholesterol is a common theme. You may wonder why you should be interested in learning about cholesterol. Your cholesterol levels are crucial for your overall health, including your heart. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in every cell in your body. Because it

Colonoscopy: What You Need to Know If your doctor recommends that you have a colonoscopy, the good news is that you don’t have to worry. Your imagination may take over and leave you visualizing an awful procedure, but it’s not. Most likely, you will be asleep during the procedure. Most people find the preparation for a colonoscopy is the worst part. What is a Colonoscopy? When Should I get it? A colonoscopy is a procedure your physician uses to