According to the CDC, senior citizens are more susceptible to heat-related illness and injury. Because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism, as we age our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature.
Medicare generally doesn't cover long-term care stays in a nursing home. Even if Medicare doesn’t cover your nursing home care, you’ll still need Medicare for hospital care, doctor services, and medical supplies while you’re in the nursing home.
This guide to selecting the right nursing home for you or your loved one can help you make informed decisions about nursing home care, whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision.
There\'s no shortage of quotes on how we can all age positively so we compiled a list of these five quotes that we hope you will find inspiring and thought provoking.
May 9 - 15, 2021 is National Skilled Nursing Care Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week. It’s one of the most important events of the year for nursing homes.
May 2021 is Older Americans Month. Every May, the Administration [...]
When selecting an outdoor activity to do with your loved one this spring, focus on hobbies and interests that they used to enjoy and get creative with new options they might find fun and rewarding.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic believe there is a link between [...]
The American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation recommends these top 10 healthy New Year’s resolutions for older adults to help achieve your goal of becoming and staying healthy.
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we [...]
