Did you know that October is Healthy Lung Month, as designated by the CDC? While we should be focused on themes like lung health throughout the year, this month offers a great opportunity to create a bit of additional focus on it, particularly among those who may be at higher risk of lung conditions —
The Utah summer is known to be hot and dry, and staying hydrated is an important consideration for anyone who lives here. This is especially true for those who may be at risk for a variety of medical or health conditions, and one group that should be particularly cognizant of hydrating is seniors and their
There are certain conditions that sadly impact seniors much more commonly than other people, and a good example here is Alzheimer’s disease. And because June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, this is a perfect time to talk about this condition as it relates to seniors — particularly, how caregivers and even seniors themselves can
At Cozy Retire, it’s our pride to provide a number of different guests with varying health conditions all the services and assistance they may need. Our assisted living and senior living community programs include resources for numerous different health issues, and one of these that’s notable during this month is Parkinson’s Disease. April is Parkinson’s
The topic of vaccines has been extremely common in many social circles recently, and while much of this discussion surrounds recently-developed COVID-19 vaccines, there are several others that are also very important for human health. In particular, seniors and older adults should be vaccinated against a few common diseases to keep them safe, and the
Any move into a new location can be stressful, and this is especially so for seniors and older people who are moving into a senior care community. This is a big change for anyone, and caregivers and family members alike will want to be mindful of a condition known as relocation stress syndrome if they’re
While exercise and activity are well-known as important elements for seniors to maintain as they age, some of their benefits aren’t fully realized by everyone in this realm. Did you know, for instance, that good exercise is one possible tool that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, or at least limit