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12 Super Senior Traveling Tips for the Holidays
| November 17, 2021
AAA predicts that 53.4 million people will travel this Thanksgiving holiday. This is up 13% from 2020. (1) If you are a senior who will be traveling this season, it is important to take precautions to ensure your comfort and safety. You want to be in good shape when you arrive so that you can enjoy the hugs, greetings, and smiles on your family and friend’s faces when they see you. It’s best to plan ahead with some super travel strategies, including how to pack, get travelers insurance, look for senior discounts, and use personal security systems for the elderly. With careful planning and the right tools, you are sure to have a fantastic Thanksgiving!
Read MoreScary Side Effects of Medications and How to Manage Them
| November 15, 2021
As you age, you may find yourself with a multitude of medications for different conditions and ailments. Many of these medications can cause side effects that can impair your ability to perform daily tasks successfully and can even pose as a hazard to your safety. It is important to pay attention to the side effects of the medications that you are taking and try to find ways to manage them. This way, you can improve your wellness, safety, and independence.
Read MoreEverything Seniors Need to Know About Medication Management
| November 05, 2021
As you get older, you may find yourself with multiple daily medications to treat a variety of conditions. According to Kaiser Family Foundation , “More than half of adults 65 and older report taking four or more prescription drugs compared to one-third of adults 50-64 years old and about one in ten adults 30-49 or 18-29.” (1) If you have multiple daily tasks to take care of or are beginning to experience memory loss, it can be easy to forget to take your medication. These tips can help you manage your medication as you live independently and age in place.
Read MoreSelf-Defense For Seniors: How to Protect Yourself
| October 22, 2021
Everybody deserves to feel safe and secure in public spaces – especially the elderly. There’s greater need now than in years past for self-defense. While the elderly might not need to use self-defense tips on a regular basis, memorizing them can help provide a sense of confidence when in an unsafe situation. Sometimes, having a strong self-defense foundation – even if you never use it – can alleviate stress. Self-defense knowledge can bring a physical and mental health boost. Similarly, tools like medical alert systems can provide a sense of safety and security against the threat of falling.
Read MoreAge-Related Memory Loss or Something More Serious: How to Tell the Difference
| September 29, 2021
Standard age-related memory loss, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia all have very similar symptoms that affect your memory and cognitive abilities. This makes it difficult to determine which condition is affecting you. This blog will help you understand the difference. It is also important to talk to your doctor and take preventative measures early on to help decrease your risk of developing dementia.
Read MoreA Guide for Staying Social and Making Friends as a Senior
| September 15, 2021
Socializing becomes trickier as you age. The COVID-19 pandemic has made socializing even more difficult. Alert1 understands how important social connections can be to a senior's mental and physical health. This guide will help you understand how lack of socialization can negatively impact your health. It also provides tips to help you stay social as you age.
Read MoreNavigating the Grocery Store as a Senior – What to Buy and What to Avoid
| August 31, 2021
Healthy eating is good for its own sake. But a healthy diet can help aging adults maintain the proper weight and mitigate the physical effects of aging. For these reasons, seniors should learn about the right foods to shop for and eat. Throughout this post, we’ll share guidelines for healthy eating habits, tips for easy grocery shopping as a senior, and other ways to create a balanced, healthful lifestyle.
Read MoreStudy Concludes Seniors Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure by 50%
| August 13, 2021
While older adults aged 55+ have a one-in-three chance of developing heart failure in their lifetimes, a study from Tufts University in Boston found seniors 55 and older can reduce their risk of heart failure by 50% by implementing changes centered around increased activity and a balanced diet.
Read MoreKey Strategies to Lose Weight as an Older Adult
| July 22, 2021
Managing a healthy weight can be challenging for older adults. As you age, your body’s metabolism slows, and you lose muscle tone due to reduced activity. While some fluctuation in weight is normal, gaining too much can cause problems for seniors. Obesity makes common conditions like abnormal blood pressure, poor circulation, and cardiovascular health that much more concerning for aging adults. Additionally, older adults with obesity have a higher risk of falling and may experience worse fall outcomes.
Read MoreCommon Medications for Seniors are Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
| July 20, 2021
A new study found that a certain type of medication can increase an ageing person’s chance of developing dementia by nearly 50%. You may be wondering if any of the medications you or your loved ones take are among those included in the study. We will review the study and explain how certain types of medicine impact the brain.
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