Can Exercise Improve Memory and Reduce Dementia?
The topic of physical fitness is often associated with young adults. While it’s important for young people to develop healthy habits, it’s never too late for older adults to pursue fitness for improved bodies and minds. Benefits for the Mind Scientific evidence shows a correlation between exercise and positive brain health. Some studies have concluded…
Debunking 7 Hospice Care Myths
Hospice and palliative care provides personalized medical treatment to patients in the final stages of life. After a terminal diagnosis, hospice is an option to reduce suffering and make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible in the last moments. At Avon Health Center, hospice patients and their families are able to direct their…
Nutrition Tips for Senior Health
As we age, our bodies need less calories and thirst increases, yet the average senior diet often lacks nutrients and fluid intake. For older individuals to maintain optimal health, the following areas should be a primary focus. Hydration MyPlate is a modern version of the food pyramid that promotes healthy eating for all age groups….
Hearing Loss and Dementia
According to a new study in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, the use of hearing devices may help seniors reduce their risk of dementia, depression and anxiety, walking problems and falling. Research shows nearly one in four people aged 65 – 74 in the United States suffer from hearing loss; this figure jumps to…