Source: A Place for Mom Dr. Lindsay Jones-Born is a naturopathic physician who provides a breadth of expertise about how nutritional needs change as we age. Eating well is important for good nutrition at any age, but it is even more necessary for older adults because...
Source: National Institute on Aging Your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Your veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun tanning...
Source: National Council on Aging Oral health is now recognized as an essential element of overall health in our rapidly growing older adult population. We know that a healthy mouth is not only important for basic comfort and appearance, but also for systemic health,...
Source: National Institute on Aging Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However, don’t expect too much. It’s not easy for them to plan...
Source: A Place For Mom Learn more about why an assisted living community could be better than living at home when it comes to a social life for seniors, quality of life and wellness. A Social Life for Seniors As baby boomers continue to retire in record numbers, more...