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On September 12, members of Gloria Dei Communities visited Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Philadelphia[Read More]
Posted on August 8, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
While it’s great for seniors to get outside on a warm sunny day, taking proper skincare precautions is of the utmost importance. As we age, our skin becomes more delicate and prone to damage. For adults over the age of 65, protection from the elements is essential. Sun damaged skin is weaker, leathery, and easily bruised. Read More
Posted on July 28, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
While a certain amount of anxiety is considered normal, excessive amounts can pose serious health risks, especially among seniors. High anxieties can quickly lead to an irrational sense of dread for everyday situations. These feelings sometimes morph into a disabling disorder.
Left untreated, stress and worry can lead to:
Anxiety
Anxiety among older adults frequently occurs alongside other illnesses such as depression, diabetes and heart disease. Read More
Posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
It’s that time of year again! As always, the month of July celebrates and recognizes the importance of social wellness. What is social wellness, you ask? In its simplest terms, it refers to someone’s ability to talk and/or interact with the people around them.
Social wellness requires stellar communication skills, solid personal relationships, giving and receiving respect, and establishing a strong support system made up of friends and family members. Read More
Posted on June 27, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is brought on by significant changes taking place in select few areas of the brain. The affected parts of the brain are the ones that control mood, memory, and behavior. When a senior develops Alzheimer’s, dramatic behavioral patterns are usually a side effect. Read More
Posted on June 7, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Our feet do an exceptional job for us during our lifetime. On the average, a healthy active person takes 5,000 to 7,000 steps per day. A step is measured when a foot leaves the ground (push off) and then that same foot hits the ground (heel strike) again. The average distance covered by a step is approximately 2 to 2.5 feet. Read More
Posted on May 5, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means that the unofficial start of summer is just about here. However, with the longer days and warmer weather can come increased heat, leading to more sweating and more possible stress. These are three dangerous dehydration causes.
So What happens when you don’t consume enough water?
Read MorePosted on April 20, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
If you’ve noticed that your vision is becoming a little cloudy or that a cloudy film is beginning to cover a loved one’s eye, this very well could be the start of a cataract. Since age is the number one factor determining this condition, it’s quite common in the senior community. Read More
Posted on April 6, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
It is widely known that the 65 and older age group is at a much higher risk to develop severe complications from the influenza virus. Between 50% and 60% of hospital stays from the flu and its complications occur within this senior group in the United States. This is due to weakening immune systems as individuals age. Read More
