Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, and it’s even better if you can eat fresh fruits and vegetables. While it’s certainly better to eat canned or frozen produce instead of no fruits or vegetables at all, some of the nutrients can be lost in the canning or freezing process. However, for many seniors, cost can …
If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, you know it can be scary and overwhelming. You likely have information overload, and you may be stressed about your future. While a chronic illness can be difficult and overwhelming, we have some tips below to help you in managing arthritis. SOURCE: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/about-arthritis/understanding-arthritis/arthritis-self-management-what-you-need-to-know
It’s not uncommon to lose strength and dexterity with your fingers and hands as you age. In fact, musculoskeletal hand problems are common in people over 50, and this only increases with people over 65. This can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other issues. However, it’s not just about improving the strength of your …
Each May, the United States recongizes the month as Older Americans Month (OAM). The theme for this year’s Older Americans Month is Aging Unbound, which encourages us to explore diverse aging experiences and talk about how we can combat different stereotypes. Older Americans Month started in 1963 under President John F. Kennedy (called Senior Citizens Month at the time), and …
As we age, we are not always able to get all the nutrients we need from food. Our bodies don’t absorb nutrients the way they did when we were younger, and medications we may take can flush out nutrients before they even have time to be absorbed. Certain diseases and chronic conditions may also make it harder for our body …
Social isolation is a big issue for many seniors, and loneliness and social isolation can have big impacts. Studies have linked both to obesity, weak immune system, high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, and dementia. However, it can be much harder to make friends as you get older, especially if you’re already struggling with social isolation. Read …
Our memory declining is, unfortunately, a natural part of aging. However, there are lots of activities seniors can participate in to slow down the process as much as possible. Stimulating brain games are one of those options, and they’re fun too! In this article, we’ll go over some of the top games that exercise your brain, with traditional and online …
More than five million seniors are food insecure here in the U.S., and at SCOA, we think even one is too many. Seniors in Southern states like Georgia are at an even higher risk of being food insecure, and this is a huge problem. In today’s article, we’ll talk about preventing senior hunger. Click here to learn about our upcoming …
As we get older, our memory, concentration, and other brain functions can start to decline. This is a natural part of aging, but there are things we can do to prevent and slow this down as much as possible. These can be mental exercises to keep your brain sharp, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, and eating a brain healthy diet …
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we are using this opportunity to tell you all about this disease that will be diagnosed in more than 150,000 Americans this year alone. What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in either the color or the rectum, but they are often grouped together because they have …