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If you’re looking for electronic devices to make your loved one’s life easier, you’ve come to the right place! Modern technology offers a wide range of benefits to older adults that will improve their quality of life and simplify their day-to-day tasks. If the senior in your life has trouble seeing, hearing, and moving, a […]
Modern technology has enriched everyday life, and senior citizens want in on the action. They are embracing technology to improve their wellbeing now more than ever before. According to studies, 81% of seniors aged 60 to 69 and 62% of seniors aged 70+ use smartphones. Over half of these tech-savvy seniors report using their devices […]
A good night’s sleep is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that poor sleep negatively affects your hormones, brain function, and mental health. Sleeping less than seven hours each night is linked to obesity, heart disease, depression, a weakened immune system and increases the risk of disease in adults of all ages—particularly in […]
As we age, our health and vigor tend to deteriorate, which means we have to take better care of ourselves. Various studies and anecdotal evidence have found that massage therapy for seniors, or geriatric massages, as they’re also known, are effective in treating many age-related conditions. For many seniors, getting a massage once or twice […]
A migraine is not just a headache. It is a chronic condition in which a person suffers a series of painful head throbbing. Migraines can be very problematic because they can produce other symptoms like vomiting, nausea, and sensitivities to light and sound. Interestingly, one-third of people affected by migraine attacks report that migraines can […]
We lose flexibility and muscle strength as we age. This frailty and impaired range of motion make everyday activities, like getting out of bed and going down the stairs, feel more challenging. Stretching helps tendons and ligaments respond to movement. Seniors specifically should stretch their significant muscle groups twice a week for at least 10 […]
The topic of nighttime eating, particularly before bed, has received considerable attention over the years. Several studies conducted over the decades have found that eating dinner later in the evening, closer to bedtime, can cause weight gain and subsequent complications by slowing down the metabolism and disturbing other functions. These studies have also determined that […]
The most obvious idea for people suffering from high cholesterol may be simply to cut cholesterol from their diet. But research shows that this is neither possible nor very successful. In fact, according to Harvard Health Publishing, the best way to lower cholesterol is to switch to a low-cholesterol diet. Much like a weight-loss diet, […]
With over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s in 2021 and a projected rise to 13 million by 2050, seniors and their families seek ways to prevent dementia or slow down its progress. Dementia is a syndrome characterized by a group of symptoms that affect memory, daily living, and communication skills. Various conditions can cause […]
Whether it’s running errands or going to that one grocery store that has everything you need, convenience becomes something we look for in almost any place we visit. Finding a place where you can get the most done in one shot is a bit difficult to find these days but, here at Century Medical Services, […]
