Tag: senior health
Best Pet Friendly Assisted Living in Columbus
A Place for Mom is on a mission to spread the word about the benefits of pet friendly assisted living. We would also like to recognize assisted living communities in the Columbus, Ohio area that already offer this option. There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence about seniors and the health benefits of owning pets, but the…
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Top 5 Places Where People Live the Longest
We can learn a lot about improving quality of life in our golden years—and maybe even increase longevity—by studying the habits of the world’s longest-lived people. Where in the world do people live the longest? Though we in the U.S. tend to think we own good health and longevity, the truth might surprise you—the small,…
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The Impact of Sleep Problems on Senior Health and Caregivers
Catch Your Z’s: It’s National Sleep Awareness Week, and there’s no better time to remind ourselves of how critical sleep is for physical, mental and emotional health—not just for seniors but for caregivers, too. Sleep disorders are a significant source of concern for the geriatric population. Changes in sleep patterns are part the normal aging…
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The Big List of Healthy Smoothies for Seniors
Smoothies pack a nutritional punch for seniors, who need to get the right amount of nutrients for healthy aging. We’ve collected 40 recipes and sorted them by essential nutrient. A critical part of healthy aging—and avoiding senior malnutrition—is getting enough of the right nutrients. Seniors need a range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other healthful…
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Do You Recognize the Early Warning Signs of Glaucoma?
Nearly 3 million Americans are estimated to have glaucoma, but only half of those are aware they have the disease. It can’t be cured—but it can be treated if it’s detected early enough. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. The idea of glaucoma awareness, though, is sadly ironic, when you consider that early-stage glaucoma has few…
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Top 10 Reasons Seniors End Up in the ER
Almost a quarter of all seniors visited the emergency room in 2010. What brings older adults into the emergency room? You might be surprised. Strokes, heart attacks, falls—these are the conditions we usually think of as landing older adults in the emergency room. But seniors visit the ER for a lot of other reasons that…
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Senior Nutrition Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal
A Place for Mom Senior Nutrition Expert and Stanford Hospital and Clinics Registered Dietitian, Heather Schwartz, shares a tasty—and nutritious—fall breakfast that’s yummy enough to be a tasty treat as well as a healthy start to the day. Dietician Recommended Breakfast for Seniors According to Heather, “When I had this, I added 1 tablespoon of…
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Senior Nutrition Recipe: Delicious Turkey Meatloaf
A Place for Mom Senior Nutrition Expert and Stanford Hospital and Clinics Registered Dietitian, Heather Schwartz, shares this tasty recommendation for an easy and delicious turkey meatloaf. Dietitian Recommended Healthy, but Delicious, Turkey Meatloaf Stanford’s Heather Schwartz, RD, highly recommends this healthy culinary option: “I love this easy-to-make meatloaf. It goes great with a few…
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The Surprising Effect of Free Bus Passes on Senior Health
Even small or moderate amounts of physical activity have health benefits, and a new study shows that free bus passes may encourage seniors to get out and get active. What if the difference between sedentary seniors and active, healthy seniors was as simple as a free bus pass? A new study in the UK showed…
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How Pets Can Help Detect Cancer in Seniors
The nose knows! Scientific evidence over the past few years indicates that dogs can be specially trained to sniff out lung cancer, bowel cancer, and even ovarian cancer. Next time Fido licks your face, think about this: researchers throughout the world are finding that dogs’ extra-sensitive olfactory systems can be trained to detect different types…
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