“August is National Eye Exam Month and the perfect time for seniors to schedule a comprehensive vision examination,” says Stacey Houseknecht, NHA, CTRS, Administrator at Saunders House in Wynnewood, PA.
“The majority of older adults wear prescription glasses for proper vision. And an up-to-date prescription that meets their vision needs is an important way of keeping them safe and maintaining their enjoyment of life.
The summer months are the perfect time for active seniors to learn about the many benefits of occupational therapy. Health experts agree that occupational therapy – as part of a licensed short-term rehabilitation (STR) program – can help seniors to achieve a faster and more successful recovery after surgery, illness or injury, while also increasing their confidence and outlook on life.
As we all know, social distancing is an essential public health measure designed to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Although necessary, social distancing has changed our lives and created difficulties for all of us. However, no members of society have had to deal with more challenges than our vulnerable senior population.
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, chronic hearing impairment becomes common as one gets older. As we get older our hearing usually becomes less sensitive because some of the special cells in our inner ear no longer respond to sounds. In addition to aging, hearing loss can also be caused by noise, disease, and heredity.
It is critically important for all seniors to know that the physical changes that occur with age can increase your risk of heart disease. Why is it so important? Because heart disease is the top killer of older Americans today.
