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Technology Is Helping More People Age at Home
Americans are living longer, and the vast majority would prefer to age in their own home and community. But there are challenges and costs associated with maintaining that independence. From apps to devices and wearables, healthcare technology is helping more people age in place.
The Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors
Making healthy lifestyle choices, like quitting smoking and losing weight, can help you avoid senior health risks, though you also need to be physically active and eat a healthy diet. Including a geriatrician, a doctor who specializes in the health concerns of aging, on your senior healthcare team can help you learn how to live better with any chronic diseases.
Tips for Seniors to Start a Blog
Many people think that blogging is just for young people to write about personal interests or drama in their daily lives. These groups of people do make up many bloggers, but blogging after age 50 can provide many benefits for older people, too.
Essential Health Tips For Seniors
It's clear that the US is an aging population. However, aging is different now than it was for our parents and grandparents. Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in history. In fact, boomers will number 78 million by 2030. "This generation, associated with social change including the civil rights and anti-war movements in the 1960s, has another important cause “staying healthy,” says soon-to-be 65-year-old Arthur Hayward, MD, a geriatrician and clinical lead physician for Kaiser Permanente. "We need to become activists in promoting healthful behaviors and try our best to remain active and healthy the rest of our lives."
Pets Help Relieve Stress
There are many health benefits of owning a pet. It is true that pets can help relieve stress, but they are also a responsibility. If you are considering getting a pet, we suggest you talk to a pet expert about what you are expecting and how to choose the right pet for you and your lifestyle.
Pet can provide companionship for individuals who are lonely and can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.