Do you find yourself getting colder as you age? You are not alone. Many seniors struggle with keeping warm, but why do seniors tend to get cold, even when others around them seem fine? Many different factors can cause seniors to feel cold. Let’s Talk About Why Seniors Are Always Cold Slower Metabolic Rate Your … Continued
Rosemary H. was born on May 17, 1954, at Los Angeles Doctor’s Hospital. She was the third daughter of four children and had two older sisters and a younger brother. She did not feel like they were poor, but they did not have a lot of money or things. Rosemary recalls owning two TVs that … Continued
Don’t wait until you experience a devastating fall to start thinking about fall prevention. Discover what you can do, today, to prevent future falls. Seniors are at an Increased Risk for Falls Anyone, regardless of age, can fall. However, your risk of falling increases as you age. A look at some of the statistics from … Continued
Making the transition from independent living to assisted living is an adjustment. Your parent may face challenges as they downsize or cope with aging. Support your parent and smooth the transition in several ways. Make the Decision Together Ensure your parent offers input into where they will live. Together, make a list of everything they … Continued
Everyone enjoys a good nap now and then. As we age, we may take advantage of those naps more often. With this in mind, it’s essential to understand the impacts of napping on the aging senior. So, let’s look at the dos and don’ts of napping. Why Are Seniors Napping? Well, they are tired. Right? … Continued
Hearing loss is much more common than you think. While most people think of loud noises as causing hearing impairment, age can also contribute to the problem. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, incidences of hearing loss increase with age. Among those between 60 and 69, 39% have some form … Continued
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most commonly diagnosed health problems in the elderly population. They tend to affect more women than men. Most UTIs involve the bladder and urethra, but infection can sometimes spread to the kidneys. Untreated UTIs in older adults can develop into a serious medical condition, putting seniors at … Continued
George P. has a rich Spanish history. His father was from Barcelona, Spain, and married a woman from El Salvador. George was born in Ecuador, and four years after he was born, his family moved to San Francisco, California. His father was a Merchant Marine, and he remembers him being in and out of the … Continued
The weather is heating up, and in California, it’s only going to get hotter. In response, it’s essential to reach for your water bottle consistently. You hear it every year, “hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!” But why is it important to hydrate, especially during those summer months? Hydrate When It’s Hot In warmer weather, we tend to … Continued
Physical Changes in the Body As people age, they often experience changes in their vision, hearing and overall reflexes.: Deteriorating vision can reduce the ability to spot oncoming cars in time to avoid collisions. The ability to focus clearly and to perceive colors, light and depth can also deteriorate with age, which can increase the … Continued
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