Common Dietary Deficiencies in Older Adults
As we age, lean body mass and metabolic rate decrease. In turn, the body no longer effectively absorbs certain minerals and vitamins. As elderly adults can have smaller appetites and a lower caloric requirement, they may need more nutrients than before. Their lifestyle habits also differ, which can affect what foods are consumed. As a…
What to Expect From Short-Term Rehab After Joint Replacement
About one million hip and knee joint replacements are performed on older adults each year. While these new joints are successful for roughly 90 percent of patients, the recovery process can be lengthy. For most patients, rehabilitation therapy is recommended to help improve the joint’s mobility, flexibility, strength and address any complications. Short-term rehabilitation can…
What to Do When a Loved One Shows Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, reasoning and other mental abilities. The condition is most prominent among the older population, but early onset symptoms can affect younger adults. Although it takes an average of 15 years before your loved one shows symptoms of Alzheimer’s, signs become more prominent three to five…
COVID-19: Keeping In Touch with Loved Ones
Long-term care facilities and nursing homes across the country have implemented restrictions on all visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their guidelines in March with specific instructions to keep residents safe. Specifically, the CDC and…