Make Moving Easy in Retirement

Make Moving Easy in Retirement

Guest Article by Andrea Needham For many seniors, moving is something they’ve been looking forward to for a long time. Warmer climates may be beckoning, a smaller home with less upkeep may be calling your name or grandkids might be eagerly awaiting your arrival....
Infections Common in Older Adults

Infections Common in Older Adults

Infectious diseases can be incredibly dangerous for elderly individuals. As you age, your immune system becomes less potent. This limits your ability to fight off foreign bodies like viruses and bacteria. In fact, about one-third of all deaths in Americans 65 and...
Monkeypox Information for Senior Citizens

Monkeypox Information for Senior Citizens

Monkeypox has been making the news as the virus is popping up more and more across the world. As there have been cases in New York, this article can serve as a guide for senior citizens, who may be concerned about this new outbreak. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a...
Summer Activities For Seniors in 2022

Summer Activities For Seniors in 2022

Summer is in full swing and SafeHarbor Healthcare has a few suggestions to enjoy these hot summer days and evenings with outdoor activities to keep you and your loved one social, active and happy! Gardening As prices of groceries climb, planting a few favorite fruits...
Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration Tips For Seniors in the Summer

Hydration is important year-round but can be especially hard to keep up with in the Summer heat. Unfortunately, many seniors struggle to drink enough water daily. While it’s never good to be dehydrated, in the Summer, it can be especially dangerous. This article will...
Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

Is It Too Dangerous To Leave My Loved One Alone?

As your elderly loved one ages, they may not be fully able to care for themselves. It is not uncommon for elderly individuals to require more and more care as time goes on. Because of this, you should remain vigilant, and look for signs that your loved one may require...
Summer Heat Safety Tips

Summer Heat Safety Tips

Spring has always been a wonderful time of the year- winter coats are put away, baseball is on TV, flowers are blossoming and cool breezes flow through the windows. Spring seems like a distant memory as we race directly into the hot summer heat. Extreme temperature is...
Asthma in Older Adults

Asthma in Older Adults

While asthma is often associated with young children, it is not uncommon for it to affect older individuals as well. People often believe that children “outgrow” their asthma, but it generally is just in remission. Many of those children will face lung problems...
Strong Muscles are Important For Seniors

Strong Muscles are Important For Seniors

Let’s face it. The vast majority of us don’t work out as often as we should. But for senior citizens, a lack of activity can create a lot of added problems. As you age, your muscle mass will decrease. This is especially true when you don’t train those muscles. Having...
Heart Failure in Seniors

Heart Failure in Seniors

If your elderly loved one has a history of heart-related health issues, you should learn the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Despite the absoluteness of the name, it doesn’t mean that their heart ceases working completely, or even all at once. Recognizing signs...