The Best Exercises for Older Adults
Remaining active is essential to support your muscles, bones and joints. Exercise can also lead to greater cognitive health and social engagement. Yet due to age and health-related changes, not every form of exercise delivers the same benefits for seniors. As you adjust your fitness routine with age, keep the following in mind. Benefits of…
Medication Side Effects and Dementia
We take prescribed medications to address symptoms and make us feel better. Yet for older adults, how the body processes these substances can lead to a host of side effects. Among them is “medication fog”, a condition that mimics or worsens the signs of dementia. Some people sense this change after starting a new pill….
Benefits of Balance Training for Seniors
For older adults, a combination of physical instability, dizziness, poor depth perception and osteoporosis can lead to increased risks for falls and other injuries. Balance training, which focuses on fall prevention through strength and stability exercises, has been gaining ground. One study published in the British Medical Journal found that these programs reduced fall injuries…
The Link Between Dental Care and Dementia
Dental health can have a profound effect on the rest of the body. For instance, high amounts of bacteria inside the mouth not only affects the gums but inflammation can spread throughout the body. Cavities that progress may contribute to an infection that eventually leads to jawbone loss. Studies examining the connection of dental health…