October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month, a month meant to both bring families together and improve health and dietary areas for everyone involved. There are numerous people who stand to benefit from participation in Eat Better, Eat Together Month, and seniors are definitely one of the most notable. At Cozy Retire, dietary needs and
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and there are several groups of people who may benefit from knowing more about cholesterol in the body and the importance of keeping its levels in healthy ranges. One such group is seniors, who may be more susceptible to cholesterol-related issues for a few reasons – but can easily
Staying properly hydrated is important for people of all ages, but tends to take on some increased meaning for people in certain age ranges. Seniors and older adults in particular are often at a high need for proper hydration, and lack thereof can lead to more significant issues than at other ages in life. At
May is Lupus Awareness Month, a great time to pay a bit of extra special attention to this condition and the kinds of people who are often impacted by it. Seniors and those approaching senior age ranges are often among these, typically via what’s known as early-onset lupus. At Cozy Retire, health maintenance is always
As April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, it’s an ideal time to take a look at this condition and how those who live with it – and their caregivers – can manage it. Parkinson’s tends to impact many seniors in particular, including those in assisted living or nursing home settings, but the right basic approaches allow
There are several forms of exercise that are known to be beneficial for numerous people and multiple different possible issues, and one of the best single examples is walking. And because March is National Kidney Month, this is a perfect time to discuss the potential benefits of walking on overall kidney health in many people.
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health and the efforts we can all be making to improve it. For any seniors who deal with heart health risks or known issues, there are several areas that are typically considered in terms of care and treatment – and one of the single
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some vital food safety considerations for any setting where seniors will be dining. Proper food safety is important in any food establishment, naturally, but takes on even greater relevance with seniors due to higher risks of certain health conditions that they often face. At
Diet and nutrition are important topics for anyone, and especially so for seniors given the slightly higher risks they may face of certain health conditions. For seniors who consume food in any kind of public environment, whether it’s in an assisted living setting, a restaurant or any other, a key related topic that’s very important
For those who provide caregiver duties to a senior loved one who deals with diabetes, this is a year-round concern that requires regular attention. Because November is National Diabetes Month, however, it’s a good time to spotlight this condition and how those who are assisting someone with managing it can go about approaching the situation.
