Senior Health

Downtime is rare for caregivers, but when a spare moment comes along, hitting the gym usually isn’t a top priority. Incorporating exercise into your everyday chores is a great way to work out without throwing off your whole routine.

Older adults are at higher risk for overheating and heat stroke for several reasons. Use these tips to ensure your loved one stays cool and hydrated during the hot summer months.

Everyone wants and needs a little sunshine, but the sun's rays can be damaging to an elderly person's skin. Dermatologist Arielle Kauvar talks about ways to protect senior skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays using sunscreen, sun protective clothing, sunglasses and other methods.

Sleep better at night with these tips that will help you change your bad sleep habits to good. Get a good night's sleep and beat insomnia.

What you eat has a critical impact on how you feel throughout the day. Enjoy these foods to beat the exhaustion and remain energetic all day.

Much has been debated regarding seniors and anesthesia. Here is how you can decide if your elderly parent should risk taking anesthesia for surgery.

The loss of smell with age is a natural and common phenomenon. While changes in sense of smell are a minor annoyance for most, they can affect a senior’s eating habits and may point to underlying health issues.

Are you letting stress or worry keep you up at night? Bringing your stress problems into the bedroom can have disastrous results if you're not getting the sleep you need. These tips will help you chase the stress away, and enjoy a restful night of slumber.

Caregivers: Get information on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and how to use it as part of your elderly loved one's treatment.

One of the most common injuries suffered by caregivers in a home setting is back injuries caused by lifting or transferring another person.

Doctors' list of top antioxidant rich foods that lead to many health benefits: prevent signs of aging, stop cancer and protect from free radicals that lead to many chronic conditions.

This list of national organizations can connect patients and family caregivers to resources, information and supports that are specific to certain health conditions.

Most seniors (and their family caregivers) share a common goal: avoiding nursing home placement. But when an elder’s needs increase, it’s important to recognize when it’s time for a higher level of care.

Virtual doctor’s appointments help caregivers and seniors minimize physical contact while receiving medical care. Learn how to help an older adult transition to telehealth platforms to improve access to care from the safety and comfort of their own home.

Dietary needs change with age and various medical conditions. Use this daily nutritional requirements chart to ensure you're eating a balanced diet and giving your body the fuel it needs to stay healthy.

It is crucial for seniors and their family members to fully utilize all resources available to them. Social workers are an excellent source of support and guidance for those dealing with medical issues, caregiving and the end of life.

Migraine headaches can be debilitating and inconvenient, especially for those who are providing care for aging loved ones. Knowing what causes migraines and the specific triggers to avoid can help caregivers dodge these painful attacks.

New technological developments in the healthcare industry hold great promise for seniors with chronic medical conditions. Telemedicine enables them to live in the community longer and avoid hospitalization, all at a relatively low cost.

Several news stories piqued my interest recently, and I thought caregivers and seniors alike could benefit from this information.

Integrative and functional medicine focuses on the connection between lifestyle and health in order to prevent and treat the root causes of illness. Furthermore, this method focuses on the health of the entire body rather than individual organ systems.