By Betty Figueroa, Dietetic Intern, Keiser University During a visit for physical therapy on my knee after recovering from knee surgery, my physical therapist advised me, “Motion is Lotion.” To put it another way, she was telling me to keep moving my body. My knee would often hurt a lot before physical therapy, but it…
Photo Credit: pexels.com Tips for Affording Senior Dental Care Health issues can develop and compound as you age, but one area that tends to go untreated is the health of your teeth. There are many reasons why dental care falls to the back burner – difficulties making it to the dentist, other health issues, or…
New Film Emphasizes the Role of Nutrition in Healthy Aging throughout the LifespanThe way we eat throughout our lives impacts the way we age. Without proper nutrition our bodies can’t stay healthy, fight off disease, or deal with illnesses that we already have. Poor nutrition weakens our immune systems and leaves us vulnerable to infections,…
Meal programs for older adults have long been underfunded. The new economic recovery plan will help. Click the link to read this article on The New York Times website
Get involved with March for Meals March is National March for Meals Month, and was designed to rally communities around the vulnerable seniors who rely on this much-needed service. Click the link below to watch the video from 10TampaBay.com. https://www.wtsp.com/article/features/great-day-live/get-involved-with-march-for-meals-meals-on-wheels-seniors-help-tampa-bay/67-2d632bf4-72bb-41cd-81b0-3915a9afe86b
Pinellas’ Neighborly spotlights the positive side of life for an aging population. See the article from Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine.
Photo Credit: Pexels Are you deciding which senior care option is best for your parent or loved one? It’s a tough choice, especially when emotions are involved, and it’s not one that should be made in a hurry. There are so many smaller decisions and questions to consider, and the final decision can be just…
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