Flu season is here, and there are simple, everyday actions you can take to help you and your family stay healthy. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when you sneeze, and avoid contact with those who are sick.
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and mental functioning, including the ability to reason, learn, and communicate.
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Depression and malnutrition often go hand in hand with elderly people for a variety of reasons. According to Mayo Clinic, good nutrition is critical for good health in seniors. The elderly are far more likely to suffer from malnutrition than the younger population.
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September is the National Yoga Awareness Month. Every year, many of the studios that teach this type of exercise come up with month long offers and special classes to celebrate the occasion and raise public awareness. This could be the perfect time to try out a class simply for that reason.
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Sarasota and Venice Comfort Keepers is sponsoring a consumer education web conference entitled Addressing Legal Issues that Impact Seniors on September 22, 2011 at 8 pm EST. It is hosted by the non-profit National Private Duty Association (NPDA). The live and interactive program will provide advice on elder law matters, including pinpointing when you need to address legal issues, what the implications are, and how to ensure that you and your family are protected. The event is free of charge to participants.
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