A diet that is low in sodium is extremely important for many individuals, especially those who are getting on in age. If you are not fully convinced about this idea, we at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center would love to enlighten you as to why a low sodium diet would be beneficial to you…
If you were asked to identify one weakness where your diet is concerned, what would you say? Numerous individuals, when asked, identified sugar as a problem. It’s tough to avoid sugar completely, even if you don’t particularly have a sweet tooth. These days, it seems that sugar is added to everything from processed foods to…
It can be difficult to determine healthy and suitable foods for a stronger immune system. This has left certain seniors uncertain about what to feed themselves. Statistically, older people consume less food and have less variety in their meals. It does not have to be this way. As a general rule of thumb, go for…
It is not uncommon to see mature adults with no appetite. In fact, it happens more often than not. As we age, numerous changes take place in our bodies. We may be on medications that change smell and taste, we are no longer active so don’t work up an appetite, and more. Eating three meals…
We are all familiar with the stereotypes of aging. When we think of an individual in their later years, we may think of an elderly person sitting in their living rooms mindlessly gazing at the television screen or lounging around on their patios, staring into the distance. Overall, it is not a particularly exciting existence…
Encouraging the rebounding exercise might seem like a ludicrous concept to many seniors. After all, why would you want someone with limited mobility and at a high risk of injury, to be jumping on a trampoline? First off, these jumps are nothing compared to the ones the youths will do, we go smaller and safer.…
As humans, we long to live healthily and strive for happiness. We need to maintain both our physical and mental well-being. When it comes to wellness for our loved ones advancing in age, it is usually linked to physical health, but mental health is just as important. Loneliness is one of the big reasons why…
Frequently, aging adults find themselves eating less and less. That’s not necessarily a good thing. Where it can assist with much-needed weight loss, there comes a point when no more weight should be dropped. Additionally, it can hamper an adult from getting the nutrition they need. Though nutrition is important in our younger years, it…
Known as the exercise of longevity, tai chi is a martial art form of Chinese descent. Like yoga, it involves slow, rhythmic movements that are done in a focused manner with meditation as a key point. Each movement transitions to another seamlessly ensuring every part of the body is always engaged. Tai chi is great…
Joint pain is common amongst older adults and while some may experience serious medical conditions like arthritis, others may just have joint pains and aches which come normally with aging. Older adults may not be able to find a quick remedy for their joint problems but there are certain tips that they can follow to…