Home Care Articles & News
Outdoor Activities for Seniors to Enjoy During the Summer Getting outside during the summer offers actual health benefits to seniors. A Harvard Health study explains that time in the sun raises Vitamin D levels and improves moods. (health.harvard.edu) For many seniors, a regular mood boost provided by outdoor activity can significantly enhance quality of life. With health and […]
The House Passes The COVID Relief Bill According to ABC7, the House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan, paving the way for the President to sign his top legislative priority into law later this week and deliver aid to most American households amid the pandemic. Key features of this bill […]
Tips On Positivity & Health Our minds are powerful tools for creating health and wellness. While studies haven’t identified precisely why positive people are healthier, researchers suspect that it is because people who are more positive process stress better and move through hard situations more easily. Negative attitudes and feelings of helplessness can create chronic stress, […]
Health & Nutrition As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might make larger bites more challenging. Denture or jaw pain might make it […]
What Are Your Goals? For older adults, making a New Year’s resolution can be a symbol of hope. Calling a resolution a goal might help get out of the mindset that they are things you start on January 1st and break on January 2nd. Here are some ways to help set and achieve personal, health, […]
Heart Disease Awareness Month: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Reduce Your Risk Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high […]
Cook County Mask Mandate Takes Effect Today According to ABC7, Cook County’s indoor mask mandate went back in effect Monday morning, with businesses required to post signage reminding customers to mask up before stepping inside. You must wear a mask inside of all bars and restaurants, stores, theaters, health clubs and other indoor spaces.
According to ABC7, the CDC has lifted the mask mandate for fully vaccinated people, although masks are still required in healthcare settings and on transit. Click here for more information.
Yoga For Seniors Yoga is a great form of exercise for seniors. Many yoga postures can increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance through low-impact movement. Psychologically, it can help keep your mind sharp and increase positive emotions, mindfulness, and self-awareness. The Benefits of Yoga It is tempting to look at some of the extreme yoga poses depicted in […]
Health care (or healthcare) is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings.
