by Bruce Canales | Jan 12, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
February is Heart Health Month, when we raise awareness of the risks of heart disease. Heart Facts The heart does more physical work than any other muscle in your body The size of an adult heart is roughly the same as 2 fists, 1 fist for children Your heart beats...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 5, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Diligent oral care is necessary maintenance for any adult, but it becomes even more important as we get older. Healthy teeth and gums contribute to an individual’s overall health level. Good dental hygiene is a positive step toward preventing oral health problems such...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 5, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Seniors are starting to take a more active role in their own treatment these days. Being more involved in their own care plans can be beneficial for the elderly. It can help afford a sense of control over their own treatment, and outcomes of that treatment. They feel...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 5, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
If you feel you are lacking companionship in your life, a pet can be the solution to fill that void. Seniors may start to feel lonely after retirement and seeing a decline in social activity. Getting a pet can lead to increased levels of happiness and health, as well...
by Bruce Canales | Jan 5, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. People with this disease are unable to consume gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. There has been a lot of talk about gluten free diets over the last couple of years....
by Bruce Canales | Jan 4, 2017 | Seniors Health & Wellness
The deterioration of vision and hearing are inevitable as we get to reach a certain age. Unfortunately, these are also the two senses that allow us to operate effectively in the outside world. We count on both these senses so much that when one starts to...
