Beat the Heat: Important Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As temperatures rise during the summer months, it’s important for seniors to take special precautions to stay cool and healthy. Older adults are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses due to changes in their bodies and underlying health conditions. Here are some essential tips to help seniors …
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July is Healthy Vision Month Essential Tips for Seniors to Preserve Eye Health Maintaining healthy vision is crucial for seniors, as it significantly impacts their quality of life and overall well-being. Our eyes are the primary means through which we perceive the world, facilitating tasks ranging from reading and driving to recognizing faces and experiencing …
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Understanding Alzheimer’s: Awareness and Prevention for Seniors Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. This condition affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and can present significant challenges for both those diagnosed and their caregivers. While there is no surefire way …
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month Keep your skin healthy with these tips Maintaining healthy skin is an essential aspect of overall well-being, especially for seniors. As the body’s largest organ, the skin requires careful attention to keep it nourished, hydrated, and protected. As we age, our skin undergoes several changes; it becomes thinner, less …
April is Stress Awareness Month Spring Into Wellness: Effective Strategies for Stress Reduction Stress Awareness Month is observed every April to raise awareness about the causes and cures for modern stress. Stress is a natural reaction that occurs in response to challenging or threatening situations. Like all adults, seniors can be affected by stress if …
March is National Kidney Month Keep your kidneys healthy with these tips It’s National Kidney Month, and kidney health is important for overall well-being as these organs play a vital role in maintaining our body’s internal balance. The kidneys help filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulate blood pressure, balance electrolytes, and produce …
Heart Healthy Living for Seniors February is National Heart Month, and keeping your heart healthy is important at any age, but it becomes increasingly important as we get older. Our heart is a powerful muscle that pumps blood throughout our body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to our organs and tissues. When our heart is healthy, …
New Year, New You: Healthy Resolutions for Seniors As we age, it becomes increasingly important to prioritize our health and wellness. This means taking care of our bodies through exercise, healthy eating habits, and regular check-ups with our doctors. It also means prioritizing our mental health by finding ways to manage stress and practicing self-care. …
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Elan December Blog – Seasonal Affective Disorder Dr. Ken Sebastianelli has served as Medical Director for Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab, a Jewish Senior Life Community, since 2012. Dr. Sebastianelli is a board-certified Internal Medicine practitioner with Prime Med Medical Group, and is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center and Moses Taylor Hospital. He is …
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Reducing the Impact of Arthritis Arthritis is a common condition that affects older adults and can cause significant limitations in performing daily activities. There are several types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most common form among older adults and one of the most common causes of physical disability. Our joints have a lining of …
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