Many years ago, hardly anyone knew what a chiropractor was. Now, it seems that everyone is making weekly trips to get adjusted. But this phenomenon is not just a new trend. Chiropractic care has many healthy benefits, especially for seniors. Here is what seniors should know about the importance of chiropractic care: What exactly is a chiropractor? A chiropractor is a doctor specialized in joint movement. The vertebrae of the spine, for example, can become misaligned due to muscle tension, posture, or a past fall or accident. When the vertebrae aren’t lined up correctly, that person can experience pain and
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Monthly Archives April 2014
Why Seniors Want Home Care
According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today aren’t getting what they want, and what to do about it. 1. Seniors aren’t planning in advance. An active, healthy man in his 60’s might not think that he needs to worry about the future. But what he isn’t considering is that it only takes one bad fall to require help for daily activities. If he begins to think about
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Combat Stress with Laughter
Seniors today have a great amount of stress in their lives. From uncertain financial futures to health issues, seniors can become consumed with worry. Unfortunately, this constant stress can be accompanied by high blood pressure, headaches, and depression. But there is an easy, free way to combat stress and all of its negative effects. Laughter. Each chortle, giggle, or guffaw can bring a myriad of health benefits. Not only does laughing decrease stress, it gives you a work out. Anyone who has laughed until it hurt knows that laughing exercises many muscles throughout your torso. It also gives your heart,
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Ninety-Seven Year Old Senior Goes Viral on Instagram
Social media is not only for the young. Recently, a 97-year-old woman has been making a splash on Instagram. Check out her work-out videos here! Instagram, for those who don’t know, is a social media network where people can share photos or short videos with their friends and the world. Usually people post photos of food, young people having fun, or companies showing off their brand’s wares. But these days, there’s a new face on the scene. Her name is Edna, and she’s a senior living in Arizona. And she’s inspiring everyone who watches the videos in which she stars.
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4 Common Alzheimer’s Myths Debunked
Alzheimer’s is one of the most misunderstood diseases out there, and yet it is also one of the most deadly. Affecting nearly one in eight senior Americans, Alzheimer’s can’t be ignored or dismissed. There is a ton of information circulating about this disease and it becomes difficult to know what to believe and what to ignore. Get yourself up to speed by learning the truth behind these four Alzheimer’s myths. Myth 1. “If I’m under 65, I don’t need to worry.” While it’s true that Alzheimer’s mainly affects those over 65, it doesn’t mean that you are totally immune when
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Interview with Bruce Lederman , J.D., Long Term Service and Support Industry Thought Leader
Bruce Lederman, J.D., has been leading the discussion surrounding the changing environment in Long Term Service and Support (LTSS) for over 25 years. His experience in the senior care field and passion for improving the ways in which older adults receive access to care drives his involvement in the North Shore and beyond. Bruce was CEO and president of his own firm that operated skilled nursing facilities in Illinois. He is a former nursing home administrator and has consulted to numerous elder care providers on planning for strategic growth as well as process improvement. Recently he served as board chair
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4 Simple Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Seniors are often told that their metabolism is slowing down when the doctor notices they’ve gained some weight or just as they age. But what is metabolism? Why does it slow down with age? How do we speed it back up? We can help you better understand. What is metabolism? When we think of metabolism, we often think about how fast our food is digested in our bodies. But metabolism is much more than that. The definition is, “the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order
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Glenview Celebrates Bacon Month
March was National Nutrition Month, and we all know it’s important to think about how to get and keep our bodies working their best by eating healthy and staying active. And now, April brings the first major hurdle in eating healthy: Bacon Month. A group of restaurants got together to create the ultimate experience for bacon-lovers in Glenview Illinois called the Northshore Bacon Fest. This festival has everything from the ordinary, like bacon cheeseburgers, to the unusual, like bacon ice cream. They fry it, bake it, and even coat it in chocolate. April is a true Baconpalooza in Glenview. If
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