Exploring the Negative Effects of Too Much Television
As kids, you heard your parents say it time and time again. “Don’t sit so close to the TV, you’ll ruin your eyes!” or “get outside and play… you’re going to turn into a couch potato!”. As much as we hate to admit it, it turns out that Mom and Dad were right, once again. […]
Understanding Fall Risks & Preventions
Taking the Steps to Ensure You’re Hurricane Ready
Creating an Emergency Kit for Hurricane Season If Betsy, Camille, Andrew, Ike, Rita, Gustav and Katrina aren’t the names of your precious grandchildren, then you probably see what direction we are heading here! Hurricane season is officially underway, and the active months are just around the corner. Taking a couple of hours to “ready […]
Tips for Traveling with Seniors
Things You Should Know Before You Go People travel for all kinds of reasons. Most often, travel is directly correlated with vacation, or pleasure! We travel to explore new places, try new things, and immerse ourselves in a culture many worlds away, often gaining a new appreciation and understanding for how others live. Sometimes […]
Fat Tuesday is a Holiday, Not a Lifestyle:
Daily Tips for Preventing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Down in the Bayou State, Laissez les bon Temps Rouler is usually synonymous with indulging in good food and drinks. The area is known for classic treats like beignets, boudin, kingcakes, and even boudin kingcakes. Hank Williams sings about jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filet gumbo when […]
Senior Citizen Population in Louisiana
According to World Population Review, Louisiana’s population has steadily increased over the past decade, reaching over 4.6 million in 2020, an annual rise of 0.75%. Louisiana has also recorded an uptick in the senior population, with its median age surpassing the national average. According to a recent report, nearly 35% of Louisiana’s population is above […]
“Have a Good Day!”
He’s One of the Good Ones
Warm-Weather Activities for Seniors and Caregivers
Now that Spring is here, we can enjoy longer days, more sunshine, flowers, fresh air, birds chirping and all things beautiful that will stimulate our senses. This will be the perfect time to head outdoors and soak up vitamin D (sunlight) which is necessary for brain health, bones, and muscles. Natural sunlight and fresh air […]
8 Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Immune System
How can we help aging adults to have a strong immune system? by Nola @ Home Care As we age, our immune system becomes less efficient and starts to weaken when responding to infections. Therefore, the risk of complications from the coronavirus outbreak is higher for seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]