Can Your Diet Prevent Dementia?
You have likely heard that genetics and overall health play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but what about diet? Can certain foods slow the rapid loss of brain cells? In short, yes – but more indirectly than you may think. Who Is at Risk for Dementia? According…
Tips for Healthy Aging
For older adults, health and wellness are of the utmost importance to prolong their lifespan. We encourage a healthy lifestyle at Avon Health Center by offering regular health services, recreational activities and a nutritious dining menu. What else can seniors do to promote healthy aging? Disease Management According to the National Council on Aging, 80…
Flu Prevention for Seniors
The time of year for flu shots is here again! Every pharmacy and doctor’s office will be promoting the vaccination to prevent the spread of flu symptoms in schools, at the office and yes – in senior living facilities too. The flu is highly contagious and, if someone in a nursing home has the virus,…
How to Make Rooms Safer for Seniors
Did you know one in every four adults over the age of 65 experience a fall each year? Unfortunately, every 19 minutes, injuries from falls prove to be fatal for older adults. Falls are the number one cause of hospital admissions for seniors, accounting for almost 3 million cases. Many of these injuries occur at…