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 […]
Category Archives: Health
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Mar
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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 […]
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What Is Ayurveda and How Does It Benefit Seniors Ayurveda is a natural and alternative Hindu system of medicine originating in India over 3000 years ago. The term translates to knowledge of life and uses diet, herbal treatment, and yogic breathing. Ayurveda is considered a pseudoscience and is practiced in some form by about 80% […]
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In 2020 alone, there were at least 18.1 million cancer cases and the thing is, a fair number of cancer cases are preventable. This is why cancer awareness is so important, especially among seniors. Prevention tactics and early detection can save lives. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and it is a time to raise awareness about […]
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Did you know that those over the age of 65 are actually considered to be the most unhealthy age group? A lot of the time, health concerns, chronic conditions, and certain disorders that seniors may experience can be prevented. It all starts with the intention to be a bit healthier and to pay attention to […]