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How To Keep Your Mind Active as You Age
It’s no surprise that occasional forgetfulness comes with getting older. While losing keys or forgetting an appointment once in a while is normal, it’s important to know how to keep your mind active as you age. While we all know that it’s common to experience forgetfulness as we age, not many people know why. According…
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5 Summer Activities for Seniors
With Memorial Day behind us, summertime is officially in the air. As temperatures begin to increase, now is the perfect opportunity to spend some time outdoors, especially for seniors. Not only is Vitamin D important for our physical functions, but spending time outdoors can help lessen depression and anxiety, and improve overall health. Whether you…
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Stress in Older Adults: How to Recognize It and Reduce It
It’s no surprise that in the last few weeks, many people have been experiencing increased levels of stress due to the Coronavirus and the way it’s changed our daily lives. Stress in older adults can have a traumatic effect on the body and mind. In fact, long-term stress can result in a lowered immune system,…
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5 Self-quarantine Activities
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt around the world, necessary precautions and preventative efforts are being made at our Carespring facilities. While self-quarantine comes with its own special challenges, the good news is that you aren’t alone! Despite the many cancellations, there’s still a lot of you can do from the comfort…
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COVID-19: Essential Information for Seniors
The Coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, has been making headlines since it was reported from Wuhan, China on December 31, 2019. While the coronavirus is not new, this particular strand of coronavirus is and has been causing chaos both within the medical community and throughout the rest of the world. While everyone is at risk, the senior…
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Nutrient Needs of Older Adults
Eating healthy and living an active lifestyle is important at any age. However, as people age and our bodies change, so do the nutrient needs of older adults. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, “requirements for some nutrients might be reduced, however, some data suggests that requirements for other essential nutrients may arise…
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How to Prevent Sarcopenia: 4 Quick Tips
Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is very common in older adults. In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, nearly half of people aged 80 years and older experience muscle loss. Lean muscle mass makes up nearly 50% of total body weight in a healthy young adult, however, that can be expected to…
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Healthy Habits to Close the Summer
As we approach the final months of the summer season, now is the time to establish healthy habits that will carry over into the fall and winter. These few weeks of summer can help to restore the body and mind, allowing us a smooth transition into the cooler months. You might consider these quick tips…
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Arthritis Exercises: Quick and Easy Exercises to Relieve Pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 49.6% of adults aged 65 years and older reported signs of arthritis to their healthcare professional. There are different types of arthritis, but the most common type is osteoarthritis. This type of arthritis occurs when the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and…
