There’s little doubt that diet is important. The foods you eat and don’t eat impact your health in endless ways, influencing your risk of obesity, diabetes, and many other conditions. For people with type 2 diabetes, dietary decisions are even more critical. To manage your condition well, you need to look for foods that will […]
Lifting Chairs for Seniors – Finding the Best Chair That Helps You Stand Up
Many seniors struggle to get out of their chairs after sitting down. One of the easiest solutions is to increase the height of chairs, using furniture raisers or something similar. Sometimes, however, doing so isn’t enough. Finding a chair that helps you stand up is a much more powerful idea, reducing strain and decreasing the […]
How to Get Seniors to Drink More Water
There’s no denying the importance of water. Our bodies use it in countless ways and without enough of it, we wouldn’t function well at all. Even mild dehydration may decrease energy and contribute to confusion, while significant dehydration can increase the risk of UTIs, constipation, and lead to many other problems. Making sure seniors drink […]
Seniors and Hoarding Behavior – Why It Happens and How to Help
TV shows like Hoarding: Buried Alive have trivialized hoarding (and put it in the public eye), but hoarding is a serious, long-term problem for the person who suffers from it, the people who live with them, and the loved ones in the picture. Solving the problem isn’t as simple as decluttering a room or a […]
How To Protect Your Vision When You Have Diabetes
About 29.2% of Americans aged 65 and older are living with diabetes. While many understand that diabetes means you need to keep track of your insulin and blood sugar levels, they don’t know that this disease affects other aspects of your health. Whether you are a caregiver to someone with diabetes and want to know […]
Dr. Scholl’s Diabetic Socks Review
There’s a reason why persons with diabetes require daily foot check-ups at home, and at least twice per year by their doctor, or sooner if they notice a problem. These checkups are an essential part of diabetes care that can keep them mobile for as long as possible. Poor blood flow and nerve damage can […]