5 Safe Summer Activities for Seniors
Summertime is here! For many of us, that means vacation, backyard barbeques and day trips to the beach. While we enjoy time with family and friends in the warm sunshine, our aging loved ones could be spending most of their time indoors to avoid the heat. Although it is not advised that seniors spend their…
Can Poor Sleep Impact the Senior Brain?
Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? When it’s time for bed, we look forward to a restful sleep to feel refreshed in the morning. However, not everyone enjoys an uninterrupted eight hours each night – especially not seniors. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 50 percent of people over the age of…
The Importance of Resident Meals
As we age, proper nutrition becomes even more important to our health. In particular, people over 50 years old should follow strict USDA food patterns that incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and healthy fats. At West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, we understand the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of each senior…
The Importance of Activity and Health for Seniors
When we’re young, we go to the dentist for a cleaning every six months and the optometrist once a year for a vision exam. As we age, doctor visits become more frequent; many seniors have regular visits each week to monitor their health! This preventative measure helps identify acute illness and serious disease sooner, so…