Senior Health

Chronic stress is an issue for many seniors, and it is imperative that the elderly can relieve stress in order to stay as healthy as possible.

Staying young is as much a state of mind as a physical condition. The stress that life brings can take a toll, and the proverbial "gray hair" is just the start of the effects on our bodies. Let's face it, the last few years have caused many to experience anxiety and worry, which triggers the [...]

Here are six groups of problematic foods and drinks that senior citizens may wish to avoid if they are trying to maintain optimal health.

Although the staff at an assisted living facility will take responsibility for citizen safety on campus, relatives should always confirm the living situation to ensure that their senior loved one stays in a safe environment.

Senior citizens, especially, may cope with feelings of deep grief, as everything around them reminds them of their lost loved one.

Research has connected life expectancy and happiness, which makes it essential to ensure a loved one's mood is not needlessly sad or lonely.

Allergies pose a more significant risk to the elderly, as pollen can exacerbate existing heart conditions and other ailments.

The medication management process can become quite complicated, and handling it properly is essential to a senior citizen’s health and well-being.

This year, approximately 50 million older adults will be diagnosed with osteopenia - the brittle bone condition known to be a precursor to osteoporosis.