Blood Pressure Levels
According to the American Heart Association there are three blood pressure levels. Which is your level? What is High Blood Pressure? | American Heart Association
Low Blood Pressure
You’ve probably seen warnings about the risks of high blood pressure and the benefits of maintaining normal levels. The American Heart Association classifies healthy ‘normal’ blood pressure as usually lower than 120/80 mm Hg. But if your blood pressure is 90/60 is it a problem? The short answer is if you are feeling the following […]
Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the artery walls as your heart pumps blood. How is it measured? When you or your physician checks your blood pressure with a blood pressure monitor it measures two numbers. The first or top number is called the systolic blood pressure which measures your heart […]
Adult Day Health
Adult Day Health is an organized day program which includes social and health services.
Senior Day Care Centers
Senior Day Care can provide meals, exercises, games, and special entertainment.
Scary Statistics for Social Isolation
When you take a serious look at the impact of social isolation on health, the statistics are very worrisome.
Loneliness
The CDC recently reported that more than one-third of all adults aged forty-five and older feel lonely and nearly one-fourth of adults aged sixty-five and older are socially isolated. We all have felt lonely at times in our lives. However, it becomes concerning when someone’s loneliness lasts for an extended period of time. Older adults […]
The Importance of Connecting Socially
“Man is a social animal” was declared by Aristotle, the legendary Greek philosopher. We humans are social creatures who rely on and thrive in the presence of others. Social interaction or social connectivity is essential to every aspect of our wellbeing and health. Social needs include acceptance, appreciation, belonging and companionship. The need for social connectivity […]
Refusing to Bathe / Shower
What to do when a senior loved one who showered or bathed daily refuses or forgets to shower for a week or more?
Getting Dressed
For some seniors, making decisions about getting dressed can be challenging.