Get Great Sleep A cup of coffee may give us an energy boost in the morning, but caffeine can’t help us overcome the fatigue, drowsiness, and other effects of not getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential to our bodies. Yet, if we don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, it can affect … Continue reading “Get Great Sleep”
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Aging In Place
Aging In Place Some older adults in North Carolina who want to age in place are becoming members of a “pod”—a care pod, that is—to get the services that they need to stay in their homes. CarePods, a Charlotte-based company, is transforming the way seniors age in place in the greater Charlotte area, as well … Continue reading “Aging In Place”
Long-Term Care Industry
Long-Term Care Industry Nearly two years after COVID-19 began spreading across the United States, the long-term care industry continues to feel the brutal impact from the pandemic. The industry had already been struggling financially and the pandemic only made matters worse. An analysis by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living … Continue reading “Long-Term Care Industry”
Best Foods To Keep You Hydrated
Best Foods To Keep You Hydrated When thinking about keeping the body hydrated, what usually comes to mind is a picture of a sweating athlete consuming a brightly colored sports drink after an intense workout. But, the truth of the matter is it’s important for everyone—athletes and non-athletes alike— to stay hydrated in order for … Continue reading “Best Foods To Keep You Hydrated”
Reduce Inflammation From Arthritis With These Foods
Reduce Inflammation From Arthritis With These Foods More than 54 million Americans, or 23 percent of all adults, have one physical condition in common: arthritis. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is a leading cause of work disability and has an annual price tag of $303.5 billion for medical … Continue reading “Reduce Inflammation From Arthritis With These Foods”
Long Term Care
Long Term Care When U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-New York) was growing up, all four of his grandparents lived with him and his family in Glen Cove, New York. Suozzi said three of his grandparents were very sick and his family pitched in to care for them. Suozzi said his mother, a former operating room … Continue reading “Long Term Care”
Signs Of A Silent Heart Attack
Signs Of A Silent Heart Attack When we think of people having a heart attack, we usually imagine them clutching their chest, doubling over in pain, and collapsing, as we see on a television show or in the movies. But, not all heart attacks are that intense. In fact, a person could be having a … Continue reading “Signs Of A Silent Heart Attack”
Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice
Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice Peter and Carol Smith had lived independently in their home in Westford, Massachusetts for years. But Peter, 82, began having multiple health challenges and problems with his mobility that made it difficult for him to take care of himself. Carol tried as … Continue reading “Senior With Ailments Finds FCP Live-In Home Care to Be The Right Choice”
A New Start After 60
A New Start After 60 Sometimes it takes harsh words from someone who knows us well to jolt us into action. This is what happened to Joan Macdonald. At the time, Macdonald was 71 years old and weighed 198 pounds. She had high blood pressure and kidney problems. She was also taking medication for cholesterol … Continue reading “A New Start After 60”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech The number of tech companies developing devices that help older adults live independently in their own homes has increased over the years. But the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the creation of age tech startups, technology development for seniors, and the use of existing technology into overdrive. Telehealth conferences and video chats via smartphones, … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”