1. Elderly Should Drink Enough Water to Avoid Dehydration Dehydration causes many heat-related health concerns in seniors. It depletes the body of necessary salts and minerals. Dehydration can cause dizziness and other health problems if you’re a senior. Hospitalization, bladder infections, kidney stones, and more can result from severe or long-term dehydration. You must consume […]
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Sleep Tips for Seniors
How well have you been able to get a good night’s sleep lately? The fact that you’re having difficulties sleeping doesn’t mean that you’re the only one who is. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that over 40% of Americans have sleep issues at least a few nights a week. For older adults over 65, the […]
Benefits of Counseling for Seniors
Society refers to them as the ‘Golden Years’ for a reason. There’s a lot to look forward to, such as retirement and a slower-paced way of life. As with many life transitions, aging can be challenging. Counseling can be beneficial at this stage, even though most ignore it. Old age brings a wealth of rewarding […]
Nursing Freebies for the week!
Check out some great free meals and perks nurses can get for Nurses Week!
What is Nurses Week?
Every year, National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6, National Nurses Day, to May 12, International Nurses Day—the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing. It takes place annually and this is going to mark the 202nd year of celebration!! Both National Nurses Day and what has become the “Week of the Nurse” are […]
How to Stop Negative News Stories From Impacting Your Mental Health
Getting away from a bad news story can be challenging. The news has a significant impact on your daily life. Whatever sets you off, the goal is to balance staying informed and not becoming overwhelmed by the news. This article has some tips on how to stop negative news stories from affecting your mental health. […]
Tips to Keep Your Mood up on Spring Rainy Days
You have probably noticed when the rain falls, your mood goes down with it. Your gloomy mood may be just a coincidence. But can rain deflate your mood? Spring rainy days can have a depressing effect on people. Bad weather can affect your mood, so it’s not uncommon to feel down during a downpour. According […]
How to Stick with Your Morning Routine During Spring Forward
Rolling the clock ahead one hour in the spring and back one hour in the fall does not only affect your schedule, it can inevitably throw off your body’s internal clock, too, and lead up to a week or more to adjust. That hour you have lost from sleep can leave you feeling cranked up […]
Tips for Coping With Spring Allergies
Unless you suffer from allergies, nothing beats spending time outside in the warm spring sunshine after a long, chilly winter. In the spring, plants produce pollen as they bloom and grow, which can trigger allergic reactions. If you are allergic to a particular type of pollen, you may suffer from what most people refer to […]
How to Get (and stay!) Heart Healthy in 2022
SIX STRATEGIES for success to take back your heart health. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US? This means that most of us have someone in our family who has been affected, and our risk is high to develop problems during our […]