Is High Blood Pressure a Dementia Risk Factor?
Routine medical checkups include a blood pressure reading. While it’s often measured to determine a patient’s risk for heart complications, blood pressure may also be an indicator of cognitive decline. New research conducted at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine reveals your diastolic blood pressure number could be linked to dementia. What Is…
Healthcare Savings Tips for Seniors
Particularly among seniors, the steadily rising costs of healthcare are a major concern. From routine checkups and prescription medications to surgery and physical rehab, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge for many. If you or an aging loved one is struggling to afford health costs, here are a few tips to save. Choose…
When Is Respite Care Needed?
Caring for an older loved one is an honorable undertaking, but the responsibility can become a full-time job. Seniors dealing with illness, injury or the natural effects of aging require a lot of attention so in the process of meeting their needs, it’s easy to forget your own health. Working, taking care of your own…
How Seniors Can Stay Warm In Winter
No matter how long you’ve lived in New England, it can be difficult to adapt to winter weather each season. The snowstorms, ice, freezing rain and sub-zero temperatures can make life gloomy for some. While younger people have a stronger resistance to the cold, seniors need to take precautions to stay warm and avoid any…