Chair Yoga for Seniors Chair yoga for seniors, what are the benefits? Yoga has many benefits that improve the physical and mental health of seniors. For example, yoga can help you become more flexible, strong, balanced, and aware of your body. Additionally, it decreases anxiety and stress while increasing overall feelings of well-being and happiness. That is the very definition…
Fluid Buildup & Seniors with Congestive Heart Failure Fluid buildup and seniors with congestive heart failure is a serious matter. Heart failure, which is also known as congestive heart failure, happens when the heart muscle doesn’t pump blood well enough. When this occurs, blood typically backs up and fluid can accumulate in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Overview…
As a Senior how do saturated fats affect my health? As a senior how do saturated fats affect my health? This is a question many seniors face today, with the abundance of processed food available. FACT – If you consume large amounts of saturated fat, it will elevate the level of LDL cholesterol in your blood, which raises your risk…
The Foods that Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes The Foods Seniors Should Eat While Managing Diabetes. If you have diabetes, watching what you eat is crucial. While there are no foods that are completely off-limits, it’s important to choose certain foods over others to help manage your blood sugar levels. As with anyone following a healthy lifestyle, eating plenty…
Best Exercises for Seniors with Heart Disease Best exercises for seniors with heart disease, it’s important to stay active and exercise regularly. Range of motion exercises is especially critical for your long-term health. A caregiver can be a great help in ensuring that you stay on track with your exercise routine. Here are 10 exercises that are particularly beneficial for…
Mesa Senior Care Managing Heart Health Managing heart health as a senior is your top priority. There are many signs as a senior in Mesa you need to be on the lookout for. Years ago, doctors told seniors to move to Arizona because of how amazing the air quality was. That was then, this is now. Senior care starts with…
Thanksgiving dishes for seniors with diet restrictions. Thanksgiving is a time for family to get together. A Thanksgiving tradition is to enjoy dinner together with some dishes being staples for the holiday. What if a loved one has heart disease, diabetes, celiac disease, or some other health issue? This doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy eating some of the traditional…
It is recommended to eat a heart healthy diet, but what types of foods are included in this type of diet? Knowing the right type of foods to eat will make eating healthy a lot easier. Below is a breakdown of healthy foods & foods to limit: Fats Fats to choose Fats to limit Olive oil Canola oil Vegetable and…