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October 13, 2020 By Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing If you want to stay healthy and mobile well into old age, start walking today—even if you’ve already edged into “old age.” That’s the conclusion of a report from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) trial. The trial included more …
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Looking for someone to accompany your senior loved one on a walk around the block? Want to make sure your senior family has the support they need when it comes to all sorts of activities of daily living (ADLs)? Green Umbrella Senior Care is here to help! At Green Umbrella Senior Care our goal is to …
Want to help add walking to your senior loved one’s daily routine? Here are a few important things to keep in mind as you help them get going: Start with small stepsWalking can offer great benefits to seniors looking to remain healthy, but it’s important not to go too hard, too fast. Remember, every little …
In Health by Companions for SeniorsApril 3, 2019 Just put one foot in front of the other, and before you know it, you could be walking your way to better health! Walking may be one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise out there for seniors. Whatever your level of mobility, it’s a great way …
Breakfast 1. Banana Spice Smoothie The banana smoothie is a classic and delicious breakfast drink. With the addition of spices and gut-friendly kefir, this particular Banana Spice Smoothie recipe is good for digestion and for keeping inflammation under control. Plus, the kefir in this smoothie is particularly good for seniors because of its high vitamin …
According to the World Health Organization(WHO), the majority of diseases that senior citizens suffer from are a result of poor diet. For example, the consumption of high-fat foods has been correlated with cancer of the prostate, colon, and pancreas. Diet has also been implicated in a number of deficiency diseases including diabetes and osteoporosis. A …
Calcium is known mostly for its role in building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, but it is also required for proper functioning of the heart, muscles and nervous system,” says Dr. Peeke. The goal is to consume 1200 mg daily for men and women, but intake, Dr. Peeke continues, is an issue for both men …
Another thing to decrease as we get older—taste. “Aging produces a decrease in saliva production and ability to perceive taste,” says Dr. Peeke. That means you might want to start experimenting with different spices, including turmeric. “Turmeric has been shown to boost immune function and also decrease joint inflammationand prevent arthritis in older women,” says Dr. Peeke. Other research has …
“As the body ages, the stomach’s acidity decreases and as a result it’s harder to get enough vitamin B12 in your diet,” says Dr. Peeke. Stomach acid helps release vitamin B12 from food, and B12 is important because it helps maintain a healthy nervous system and key metabolic processes. “An estimated 10 to 30 percent …
This, unfortunately, is something you may already know from experience: Your gastrointestinal functioning slows down as you age, and as a result, it’s important to focus on eating enough fiber to keep your system moving along. “Fiber not only helps your gastrointestinal function run smoothly, but it also decreases gastrointestinal inflammation and cholesterol, while providing a slow …
Everyone probably knows by now that bananas are very healthy. It’s a fruit, and generally speaking fruits are good for you; they’re full of great vitamins. Most parents encourage their children to eat at least one, but preferably two, pieces of fruit a day. But what kind of fruit should you eat? Well, it turns …