Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Seniors health and wellness focuses on the well-being and overall health of older adults. It encompasses various aspects such as physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Seniors health and wellness programs often include activities, services, and resources that promote healthy aging, address age-related challenges, and support seniors in maintaining a high quality of life. This can include exercise programs, health screenings, preventive care, mental health support, social engagement opportunities, nutrition guidance, and access to healthcare services tailored to the unique needs of older adults. The aim is to help seniors stay active, independent, and achieve optimal health throughout their aging journey.

Senior Fitness 2024

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Physical exercise is a core tenet in the prevention and management of chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, and stroke, and in facilitating overall well-being. Primary care providers give patients guidance in managing and optimizing their health according to their individual needs. They also observe which advice is most helpful and why. As […]

Are you currently looking after elderly parent?

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Currently, over sixty-five million individuals are providing care for aging family members or elderly acquaintances. This accounts for approximately 29% of the population. This may apply to individuals who are older, have long-term illnesses, or disabilities. This indicates that a considerable number of people are caregivers, which is a common aspect of life as everyone […]

Grandparent Alienation Is A Growing Problem

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For many parents, one of the most meaningful events that happens for them as their own children grow into adults is the birth of a grandchild. Becoming a grandparent is a life-changing event and research shows that grandparents who are involved in their grandchildren’s lives are happier and less likely to experience depression. The role […]

Ask Dr. Q – Fall & Winter 2024 – 2025 Edition

Ask Dr Q Summer 2024

Question: I previously had a yearly check-up for my workplace requirements. Now Medicare is requesting that I undergo a “wellness exam.” How does this differ from other types of medical examinations? Answer: The main distinction lies in the fact that a physical examination is more thorough compared to a wellness check-up. Annual physical examinations consist […]