It’s a New Year, and a great opportunity to start incorporating healthy habits into your daily lifestyle. In a previous blog, Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses discussed four of the most common New Year resolutions, especially for seniors. Even if you’re not the resolution-making type, there are plenty of simple changes you can make that will benefit your overall health and wellness. Let’s start with the easiest change first!
Did you know that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month? It’s estimated that approximately 3 million people in the United States suffer from this condition. While it may sound like it only affects a small portion of the population, glaucoma can have a serious impact on those it impacts personally, as well as their families. With that in mind, here are four fast facts about the disease as it relates to and affects senior citizens.
Anyone can develop glaucoma but elderly people are at much greater risk than younger adults and children. The department of health identifies the following traits as a higher risk than the general population:
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the traditional meal of turkey, pie, sides, and more can be chock full of nutrition…or not! Getting the proper amount of vitamins, minerals, proteins and more is important for everyone, but especially those who may be receiving senior care. As we age, our nutritional and caloric needs change, but it can be difficult to change well-established eating habits. For instance, that pizza in college where you could eat six slices with no problem might cause you some issues ten, twenty, or even forty years later! It’s also a general trend that adults become less physically active as they get older, and our diets should reflect this reality if it applies. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and find out what’s good for seniors!
