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Senior Health
A senior’s physical health impacts the type of long-term care they need. Health challenges can lead to chronic conditions, the need to take medications, mobility issues, and a decline in fine motor skills, among other issues. Any one of these challenges can lead to the need for long-term care or senior care services in some capacity.
These articles cover senior health-related topics to help educate about the intersection of health considerations for older adults and longevity, safety, comfort, and long-term care.
Fostering A Better and Healthier Senior: It’s Never Too Late!
At Oasis Senior Advisors, we recognize that your residents’ well-being encompasses more than just physical health. It also includes nurturing their mental and emotional state, fostering connections, and pursuing activities that bring them happiness and fulfillment. We are committed to empowering you with the knowledge and resources to create a life of vibrancy and positivity […]
How to Interact with a Senior Who Has Hearing Issues
Helen Keller once said: “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.” As we age, our ears lose the ability to hear high-pitched sounds, including many consonant sounds—low-pitched vowels are the last to be affected. As a result, many elderly people who can hear you will say, “I can hear […]
Practicing Self-Care: More Important Than Ever
February may be our shortest month of the year, but it has a lot of love and care packed into it. February is a valuable month for caregivers because each day formally recognizes something to help us focus on our most valuable type of care: Self-care. As caregivers, or someone caring for a senior loved […]
Simplify the Path to Your Healthy 2023
Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to go back to the way things were? If you’re answering yes, you’re not alone. Fitness app Strava tracked more than 800 million activities and determined the day when there was an initial significant drop-off was January 19th – they named it “Quitter’s Day”! Even with […]
3 Reasons Dental Care Is Important For Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping 96% of people over the age of 65 have a cavity. Furthermore, 1 in 5 have untreated tooth decay. So, if you think oral hygiene is a young man’s game, think again! Here are three reasons dental care is important for seniors, as well […]
What to Do if a Senior Family Member Is Struggling with Alcohol Addiction
Part 3 of the Alcohol Addiction series The effects of alcohol abuse on a senior person’s body are more drastic than on younger bodies, due in part to an elder person’s slower metabolism and leaner body mass. Combined with other physical changes in the body due to aging, seniors need to be aware of the […]
What Are the Negative Effects of Excessive Alcohol Consumption in Seniors?
Part 2 of the Alcohol Addiction series Excessive alcohol dependency is a growing problem amongst our elder population. This could be due to many reasons such as boredom in retirement, financial problems, pain management and other health concerns, loneliness, or grief. Elderly people are more sensitive than younger people to the effects of alcohol because […]
Alcohol Abuse: The Silent Epidemic Affecting the Elderly
Part 1 of the Alcohol Addiction series Alcohol dependency in older Americans has been steadily increasing over the past two decades. This is a particularly troubling trend because the effects of alcohol on our bodies intensify with age, making elderly people more susceptible to alcohol-related disorders and injuries. Understanding what causes alcohol abuse in older […]
How Do You Keep Your Loved One From Returning To The Hospital?
It often comes as a relief when our senior family members return from an unexpected trip to the hospital. All parties involved are thrilled when a senior is able to be discharged after a fall or illness without further complications. Although it may seem like this is a good point for our concerns to subside, […]
Eliminating the Mystery Behind Lymphedema
What is Lymphedema? The swelling that occurs when there is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the tissues is known as lymphedema. Primary lymphedema, which is hereditary and/or caused by gene abnormalities, is less common than secondary lymphedema, most often caused as a result of cancer treatment. During cancer treatment, a patient’s lymphatic system can […]