Elder Care Cafe

When I was growing up it seemed that nutrition wasn’t on the forefront of the minds of my grandparents. They were more interested in raising crops and keeping their animals in healthy. The women were more concerned about keeping their household together as a whole. Without the modern conveniences we have now, they spent their [...]

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My mother fought the battle of the bulge for many years, usually counting calories as a way to keep herself from gaining too much weight. However, as her dementia worsened over time she began gaining more weight than she needed because she no longer had the control to stop. By the time she entered the [...]

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Now that we baby boomers are in our mid-sixties, we are speaking out about issues that have plagued the elderly for many years. One of the issues that I can certainly relate to is the fear of losing my independence. As I watched my grandparents become more dependent on mom and dad, and now seeing [...]

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It’s getting nearer that time of year when we again start to spend more time outdoors. After all, summer is a wonderful time to have fun and enjoy the many activities that we could not participate in when we were cooped up all winter. It is even more enjoyable to go on vacation in the [...]

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Starting about when we are 40-years-old until about the age of seventy when we enter our elder years, our bodies tend to begin the aging process. How quickly we age depends on a number of factors, but mainly depends on what type of life style we are living.  If you are near the upper end [...]

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Many young people raise their eyebrows or make faces when they hear that their single or widowed parents or grandparents are dating. They can’t conceive of anyone over a certain age behaving in such a manner. But, older single and widowed men and women have the same social needs as those who are much younger. [...]

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Many seniors who live in the northern climates like to head south for the winter, while others prefer to stay where they are. After the bleakness and gloom of winter the glorious days of summer are very much longed for by most people. It is a time for holiday trips, cook-outs and a whole lot [...]

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As we all know aging is a process that occurs over time. We are young, active, and enjoying life. Then one day the realization sets in that we are feeling and looking older; we either do not or cannot exercise or participate in sports the way we used to; and we are beginning to tire [...]

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Healthy eating does not mean that you have to deprive yourself of your favorite foods. It is more about smart eating. It does not matter about what you eat. You need to be more focused on how you eat your foods. By choosing the foods carefully you can reduce the risk of different diseases. Healthy [...]

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This article covers a range of issues relating to the health and safety of seniors. Some of these factors are extremely basic but seldom considered whenever senior health is in the spotlight. While you have probably heard all of this before, we hope that by bringing these issues to the forefront once again we will [...]

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Every holiday season many people venture out to various locations as they enjoy time with family and friends. Very few people would say no to a chance to fly off to some part of the world on a holiday. Why should it be any different for seniors? Age should not be a barrier to traveling [...]

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We have heard for years that most Americans are out of shape and in danger of an early demise unless they get up and get moving. It has been proven that if we sit too much we risk shortening our lifespan even if we continue to exercise. Not only do we exercise too little, but [...]

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Ginger curry, cigarettes and a happy marriage, are just some of the things people say have helped them live longer than others. However, incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is very beneficial and you are never too old to exercise.  Some say it is the key to staying vibrant, healthy and fit, which could help longevity. [...]

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As we age we may need to make changes to our diet. Because nutritional needs change as we grow older, we must also factor in our slower metabolism and the impact calories consumed will have on our body. Medical conditions may require certain changes to diet as well; for example, controlling salt or sugar in [...]

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Just because we are growing older does not mean we have to live as if we were on death’s door. If we want to live a long, vibrant life well into our senior years, we need to follow a healthy eating plan, get plenty of exercise, and generally take care of ourselves. The kind of [...]

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