As the years pass, our bodies undergo various changes, and our health becomes something we can’t ignore. One health concern that has been growing at an alarming rate among older adults is heart disease. Once perceived as a condition primarily affecting the middle-aged, heart disease is now making its presence felt among seniors more than […]
Category Archives: Health
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Jun
Jun
June is almost over and that means we’re headed into the next month of summer. July is filled with different weeks and days dedicated to different needs of awareness and World Brain Day is one of them. Anywhere between 5% and 55% of those 55 or older frequently suffer from neurological diseases. Reasons like this […]
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Jun
Jun
We may have thought that we were moving well past the pandemic but COVID-19 is still affecting many people…especially seniors. Usually, this includes those that are immunocompromised or that have certain disabilities. The problem is that with everyone now throwing precautions to the wind…seniors are having to compensate and do more to protect themselves when […]
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Jun
Jun
The U.S. continues to come in well behind other industrialized countries when it comes to healthcare and Florida in particular…comes in 25th out of the entire country. Healthcare among seniors in general is already poor but for Florida seniors there is significantly more of a concern with more and more seniors suffering from multiple chronic […]
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Jun
Jun
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and promoting brain health. It’s also a month that you should attempt to become involved with if you know anyone with the disease or if you want to promote better health for seniors or anyone with a family […]
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May
May
As we age, our healthcare needs tend to become more complex. Aside from our personal care needs, the healthcare system itself is even more complicated. As a senior, it might be difficult to navigate healthcare, to know what’s best for you, or your family. If you aren’t particularly familiar with or comfortable with this, it […]
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that at least 24% of the general adult population utilizes the services that therapists offer? As people age, they experience a wide range of physical and emotional changes. Some seniors may face difficult life events such as forced retirement, transitioning out of driving, having their independence adjusted, or health issues that can leave them […]
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Apr
Apr
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and understanding about this neurological and developmental disorder that affects 75 million people across the globe. While that number is 1% of the global population, it’s important to recognize how this disorder affects people, what it actually means, and how April is used to raise […]
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Mar
Mar
While Florida is known for its “level-headed” temperatures during the spring and start of summer, the high for the state will still often reach 88 degrees Fahrenheit. You might be thinking, that’s perfect beach weather and while it can be, any temperature over 82 technically calls for extreme caution. It’s easy to get wrapped up […]
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Mar
Mar
Did you know that of adults 65 or older, 36% of them have at least one type of disability? What’s interesting is that there are 21 different types of disabilities and there is one among seniors that isn’t talked about as much as you might think. For those 60 or older, at least 46% of this population […]
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Mar
Mar
Anywhere between 75% and 96% of seniors have admitted to making mistakes with their medication. This is concerning considering that this could represent how many older adults either don’t understand the side effects, general effects, or dosing recommendations of their medications. You should never result to guesswork when it comes to handling prescriptions even if you […]
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Mar
Mar
OurSeniors.Net strives to be your go-to source for news about senior living in Florida, your number one “for seniors magazine.” We like to bring both useful information and news of special interest to OurSeniors. The recent announcements about reductions in costs for insulin fits the bill. If you are in a Medicare Part D prescription […]