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Age should never be a restriction when it comes travelling.  You can travel with your older adults to any parts of the world you wish, while taking care of their health in the best possible manner. However, you must take into account a few things to make sure that it turns out to be a great experience for them. Here are the following tips that you must consider while travelling with your senior family member, relative, or friend:    Go for the right disability options on the flight: This point is totally optional if the senior is absolutely fit and fine. But, in case they have any disability, then you must carefully select the necessary disability option. Most Airlines offer you to select from a few disability options at the time of booking. Pick the right option so that the airline crew can take complete care of the senior.   Travel with family: Travelling to new destinations can be challenging for seniors, especially if they are travelling alone. From ...

There are many disadvantages of poor nutrition - undesired weight loss and putting the immune system at risk being the 2 most typical ones. And since our nutrition needs change as we tend to age, it's vital to make certain that we are eating right. Some basic nutrition needs include: Calcium and vitamin D - Seniors need a lot of calcium and vitamin D to strengthen their bones. Having 3 servings of calcium-rich foods and beverages on a daily basis will help them a great deal. Foods rich in calcium and vitamin D include fortified cereals and fruit juices, green leafy vegetables, milk and fortified plant beverages. Fiber - Fiber will help lower your risk for cardiovascular disease and forestall type two diabetes. So, make sure to eat fiber rich foods like peas, beans, carrots, broccoli, sweet corn, potatoes with skin, oranges, strawberries, etc. Potassium - Increasing potassium intake while reducing sodium (salt) could prevent seniors from cardiovascular disease. Sweet potato...

With an increasing number of seniors living independently, it has become more important than ever to make sure they are safe at home. Falls, poisonings, burns are some of the common accidents that involve older people. Seniors living on their own are also prone to becoming victims of criminals that target particularly the older adults. If you are a senior living alone, or care for an aging loved one living independently, here is what you need to do in order to make sure their safety at home. Safety-proof the house: Make sure that the hallways and stairs are well-lit & clear of items, such as shoes, books, etc. Do not place a scatter rug on the top or bottom of stairs, and always use banisters and rails while using the stairs. Avoid bathroom hazards: Install grab bars around the toilet and shower, and keep the thermostat on your water heater not above 120° F to avoid scalding. Seniors who have difficulty getting on & off the toilet, or getting in & out of the bathtub...

According to a recent study, the number of seniors with memory related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease is likely to triple by the mid-century. However, there are ways to reduce the risks of these conditions, and they start right in your grocery stores. Luckily, improving the brain health can be absolutely delicious. Just make sure to stock up on these foods.  Avocados – That’s right! Your favorite healthy fruit, avocado can keep your brain young forever. You can go all out with a delicious avocado toast, smoothie, or ice cream.  Berries and dark-skinned fruits – According to the Alzheimer’s Association, fruits which pack the most punch and are rich in anti-oxidants, include blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, oranges, plums, and red grapes. Leafy Greens – Green leafy vegetables like Kale and spinach are packed with plenty of protein, iron, fiber, and vitamin D. So, whenever you want to fill your salad bowl, choose the leafy greens ...

Seniors often face various health issues due to different changes taking place in the body. Dysphagia is one such health condition in which a person has troubles wallowing and will often feel like there is part of a meal stuck in their throat or chest. There can be several reasons for dysphagia and treatment is recommended depending on the nature, intensity, and type. Some Major Causes of Dysphagia There are various probable causes of dysphagia,and a few are listed below. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - The nerves in the spinal cordand the brain progressively lose functioning and can cause dysphagia. Cleft lip and palate - Sometimes, incomplete fusing of different bones in the head causes abnormal developments of the face, which results in gaps (clefts) in the palate as well as the lip to nose area. Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism syndromes - These are progressive and degenerative neurological disorders which impair a patient's motor skills. Achalasia – A...

Old age is one of the stages of life when individuals often face a lot of new challenges. Besides many health issues, seniors often suffer from emotional insecurity, financial crises, and memory problems. In such circumstances, older adults need your love, care, and support so that they can live a happy and healthy life. Some common problems that seniors face in old age are mentioned below: Isolation   Many seniors experience loneliness for many reasons, including the death of a spouse, separation from old friends, moving away from family and children, children moving away, inability to drive, health and mobility problems, and more. Hence, it becomes vital for the family members to help them improve their social connections. For this, you can do many things to help them out of isolation. Encourage them to join a group activity class through their park district or community center. You can meet them often to have lunch or dinner. Why not explore each of the restaurants in t...