Category Archives: Health and Fitness

5 Things to Do With Your Senior Loved One in Bradenton This Spring and Summer

The heat, humidity, and rain in Florida during the spring and summer can put a damper on outdoors activities, particularly for older adults who may be more heat-sensitive or have mobility issues. Still, that doesn’t mean you and your senior loved one need to stay cooped up in the house until Thanksgiving. Here are a…

April Is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This refers to cancers found in the: Oral cavity, which includes the lips and tongue Throat Voice box Nasal cavity Salivary glands Oral, head and neck cancers only make up 4% of all cancer cases. However, they have an 80% survival rate if they are caught…

The recent news of actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia has sparked curiosity around the world to know more about this lesser known type of dementia. Here are a few facts as well as symptoms and treatment for frontotemporal dementia. Basic Stats on Frontotemporal Dementia Frontotemporal dementia happens from damage to the neurons that…

5 Things to Consider to Help Your Senior Loved One Age in Place

If you have a senior loved one in your life who’d like to age in place—in other words, remain in their home as they get older—you’re not alone. There’s a comfort to staying in one’s home, and it’s no secret that the cost of assisted living and independent living facilities is expensive. The best approach…

May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month: Here’s How to Preserve Your Hearing

Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech Month? Hearing is one of those things we tend to take for granted until we start to lose it. Yet it’s a fantastic ability that we have to help process the world around us. Here are some facts about hearing and older adults to keep…

Here’s How to Help Your Older Adult Manage Allergies This Spring

While spring may bring us flowers and greenery, it also brings many of us a less wanted gift: allergies. Allergy symptoms can be a minor inconvenience or have a major impact on quality of life. If you’re caring for an older adult, allergies can feel just as bad for them as they do for you. …

Flu Shots in 2021: What You Need to Know

Don’t forget to get your flu shot this fall! With all the talk nowadays about COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots, it’s easy to forget the need for a flu shot. However, flu shots are more important than ever, especially in those age 65 and over. Here’s why. In those age 65 and older, the risk…