Getting a balanced diet takes effort, especially as we age. Getting a balanced diet during a global pandemic can be even more difficult. In the past, we’ve discussed how as we age there are health factors that can negatively impact our diet. Oral health can make chewing difficult, causing people to avoid foods that are
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The Role of an Occupational Therapist Someone who is aging, suffering from an illness or recovering from an injury may have difficulty taking care of their own daily needs. They may benefit from working with various healthcare professionals. For example, they may receive care from occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, caregivers, doctors, social
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October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to recognize and appreciate the efforts of physical therapists in restoring motion and mobility to the lives of their patients. Physical therapists come from a variety of specialties and backgrounds, but their main focus is teaching patients to prevent and manage their movement dysfunction through
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Eyesight is one of the first senses to weaken as a result of aging. In fact, vision typically begins to decline as early as age 40 and gradually worsens with time. As eyes lose their effectiveness, reading becomes more of a challenge and it can become increasingly difficult to distinguish colors, distances, and objects. It’s
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Many of us know that a stroke can have life altering implications, but would you know what to do if it happened to someone you love? Here’s how you can recognize the signs of a stroke and aid in the recovery process. Common signs of a stroke include: Sudden onset of a severe headache
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If you or someone you know has fallen, you are not alone. Every year falls occur in more than 30% of adults over the age of 65.As we age the risks associated with falling, such as fractures and other trauma, grow more serious.In fact, falls are the main cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for
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In the United States, approximately 800,000 adults experience a stroke every year. Victims often suffer a long, exhausting path to recovery and face the prospect of premature death as well as debilitating speech and mobility issues. Strokes do not happen at random. Many are triggered by blockages in the brain that result from years of
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Want to try something new while getting healthy? Check out this fun list from Be Active Be Well ! As the saying goes, if you don’t use it, you lose it. This is a tried and true expression that is consistently relevant. If you’re approaching, or in the throes of your golden years, staying active is incredibly
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