Elder Abuse: A Hidden Epidemic Types of Elder Abuse Part 2. Elder abuse has been called a hidden epidemic. And it impacts the health and well-being of six million elders annually in the United States alone. By being aware of the problem, the potential signs of abuse and the steps to take. Here, when these signs are […]
Elder Abuse is Common Types of Elder Abuse Part 1. Elder abuse is a serious problem that is surprisingly common in the United States. the UK and Europe which affects the lives of millions of elderly individuals. According to the CDC, from 2002 to 2016: Elder abuse can result in physical injuries and medical emergencies, […]
Introduction Upper Body Stretches. Seated Upper Body Stretches. In our technology-laden world, many of you are at home, where we sit daily for hours, without exercise. If you sit for long periods of time each day working on a computer, you may be at risk for developing health problems like stress. When you’re experiencing stress, […]
Introduction How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse. We’ve all heard stories about inseparable older couples where one passes away shortly after the other. The idea of dying from a “broken heart” may seem like a romantic sentiment. Or something straight out of a Hollywood love story. But there’s an official name for this […]
Somatopause – The Decline of Growth Hormone and IGF-1 Levels With Age How To Build Your Strength2. Many are familiar with menopause in females and andropause in males, but few are familiar with somatopause, a condition affecting both males and females. Somatopause is characterized by declining or deficient growth hormone (GH) and Insulin-like growth factor […]
Can you build leg muscle with bodyweight exercises only? While lower-body strength training seems synonymous with lifting weights, you don’t always need dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells — or any equipment, for that matter — to get a solid workout. In fact, you can build strength simply by performing bodyweight leg exercises. The best part? Skipping the equipment […]
Introduction How to Build Strength1 How To Build Your Strength1. Building muscular strength will help you become better able to lift and move weights and other objects. Also, it will increase your performance and improves total body functioning. Daily tasks will become easier once you are more robust, including opening those difficult food jars. The […]
Why do we need Protein? What is it for? After water, our bodies mostly consist of proteins. Proteins are “the building blocks of life”. So, proteins are the main component of cells, essential to our health and life. Proteins are complex structures because they consist of many smaller units called amino acids. Also, some of […]
Introduction Abdominal Exercises with Weights Abdominal Exercises With Weights. You can use easily incorporate weighted exercises into your routine to build strength in your core muscles. And this includes your low back, abdominal, and pelvic muscles. So then, strengthening these muscles helps to tone this area of your body and improve its overall appearance. Furthermore, […]
Early Identification and Accurate Diagnosis are Key Reversible causes of dementia in older adults. Early identification and accurate diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. Nurses often care for older adults (65 years and older). And who present with memory concerns that may lead them to suspect dementia. However, several medical conditions mimic dementia and can be […]