by mg_user | Mar 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
According to the CDC, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S., as 153 people die from traumatic brain injuries every day. Brain injuries can be traumatic regardless of your age, yet for those aged 65 and older, these injuries...
by mg_user | Oct 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Stress can lead to significant health problems, regardless of your age. Stress has been linked to a variety of long-term health complications, including high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack, migraines or recurring headaches, anxiety, depression, and...
by mg_user | Aug 28, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Written With Guest Blogger and Nutritionist, Robin Amylon As we age, several physiological and perceptual changes can lead to decreased appetite in the elderly. Seniors generally need fewer calories due to a lower metabolic rate and decrease in muscle mass and...
by mg_user | Aug 2, 2013 | Health & Wellness
According to Practice Fusion, patients over the age of 65 will have seen an average of 28.4 doctors over their lifetime. We place an incredible amount of trust in these men and women, even if the time we spend in their presence is often quite brief. Even the most...
by mg_user | Jun 5, 2013 | Caregiver Corner
America is getting older, with adults 65 or older making up about 15 percent of the population. Growing older is not always easy, for both the senior and their loved ones. While aging can often present a variety of challenges, including physical changes and mental...