Tai chi is a Chinese martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It is classified as an “internal martial art,” as the goal is to develop strength and focus rather than to defeat an opponent. Tai chi is structured around the flow of energy, known as qi, and combines …
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Approximately 1 in 3 people will have some kind of vision-reducing eye problem by age 65. Vision impairment is characterized by a decreased ability to perform basic daily tasks and is associated with an increased risk of depression. In this guide, we’ll look at the different types of vision impairment …
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An estimated 40+ million American seniors have a driver’s license. They have a wealth of experience on the roads and rely on their cars to fulfill their basic needs, including grocery shopping and medication pick-ups. Despite this, there are a lot of concerns about the growing number of seniors on …
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When a parent or spouse is unable to get the care they need at home, it could be time to consider a skilled nursing facility or assisted living community. That said, which of these options is better suited to the needs of your loved one, and how do they compare …
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Independent living communities, assisted living facilities, and memory care units all provide a specific level of care for older adults struggling with mobility and daily chores. The question is, which option is best suited for your needs or the needs of your loved one? How do these options compare to one another? Independent Living Some seniors can live independently and …
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Research suggests that anywhere from 20 million to 40 million Americans wear dentures, which is anywhere from 9.5% to 19% of the adult population. That’s a lot, but it’s not surprising when you consider that the average American has lost 12 teeth by age 50, with nearly a quarter losing …
Dental treatments are expensive. A professional teeth cleaning can cost upwards of $500, fillings are around $200 a tooth, and, once you add reconstructions and dentures to the mix, those fees increase substantially. These high costs are why so many patients avoid going to the dentist, allowing their condition to …
How many times have you walked out of your doctor’s office and realized you forgot something important? You know how it goes: You start thinking about the potential issues and complications. You feel stressed and anxious, and when you sit down in front of your doctor all those worries and anxieties take …
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Getting started with exercise can feel like a bit of a catch-22. On the one hand, you need to exercise to stay healthy and get your blood flowing, but on the other you don’t want to put yourself under too much strain, lest you suffer a cardiac episode on the …
Fitness, flexibility, and strength naturally decline with age. To stay strong, fit, and agile, you need to fine-tune your body, and that requires regular exercise and strength training. At the same time, what happens if you have a chronic condition that makes it difficult to visit the gym, lift dumbbells, …
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It doesn’t matter how old you are, spending hours sweating yourself healthy in the gym is neither fun nor easy. Sure, it makes you feel good and, once you get into a good rhythm and motivate yourself, it’ll get easier. Regardless, those first few steps and making that regular commitment …
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When you’re young, you don’t really think about how your diet impacts your health. You can happily survive on a diet of hamburgers, pizza, and soda, while not sparing a second thought for your digestion, skin, or longevity. As you age, this changes. In your teens and twenties, you can …
The average lifespan of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease is 7 years, but they can live for up to 20 years. In that time, they will get progressively worse, making life increasingly tougher for care providers. The level of care changes substantially over time, so it’s important to plan long-term care solutions as early as possible. …
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Moving is tough at the best of times. Along with getting married, suffering a bereavement, and losing a job, it’s one of the most stressful things that the average person will experience. Just like those events, it’s often unavoidable. If you’re ill, disabled, and suffer from mobility problems, all your …
Dietary guidelines change as you get older. It’s also more important that you stick to these guidelines at older ages, as poor food choices may have more of an impact on your cardiovascular and digestive health. To make sure you eat the right foods and get all the nutrition you …