The nutrition program at Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES) is celebrating National Nutrition Month 2021 by sharing tips about healthy food and lifestyle choices. Observed each March, National Nutrition Month is sponsored by the Academy of… Continue Reading Healthy ways Personalize your Plate for Nutrition Month
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A: Retirement can have good and bad impacts on health. One study by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that complete retirement leads to a 5-16% increase in difficulties associated with mobility and daily… Continue Reading Q&A: Does retirement have an impact on health?
Read MoreA: Unfortunately, the answer is often “No.” Advertisements for “dietary supplements” frequently claim they will keep you from getting sick, or help you to live longer. But according to the National Institute On Aging, “Often… Continue Reading Q&A: Are there any health benefits from dietary supplements?
Read MoreA: Absolutely. No matter your health and physical abilities, you can gain a lot by staying active. There are many benefits from physical activity: maintains and improves your physical strength and fitness. improves your ability… Continue Reading Q&A: Does it matter to stay physically active as I get older?
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A: Yes. Many people select a drug plan and then forget about it. But older adults report that medication costs and not understanding their drug benefits are major challenges. Seniors want simple information on cost,… Continue Reading Q: Is there more to using a drug plan than just selecting one?
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A: Yes. A number of diseases which can be prevented with vaccines can cause significant illness, hospitalization, disability, and even death. Older adults are more affected than most people by these diseases. According to the… Continue Reading Q: Is it important for seniors to keep up on their vaccines?
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A: Yes. Little attention has been paid to the issue of substance abuse—both legal and illegal drugs–among the elderly. But recent data demonstrates that drug abuse is increasing among elders, and is a larger proportion… Continue Reading Q: Is Elder Drug Abuse a Growing Concern?
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Q: Do I have to “improve” to keep getting home health care? A: No. One of the biggest mistakes that nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies make is telling people on Medicare that… Continue Reading Q&A Medicare & Your Maintenance Care
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Have you or a family member stopped going out and doing the things you enjoy, due to a fear of falling? The Stay Strong Program could help
Read MoreQ: Are seniors at greater risk for hyperthermia? A: Yes. Too much heat is not safe for anyone, but most people who die from hyperthermia are over the age of 50. There are several heat-related illnesses… Continue Reading Q&A Are Seniors at Greater Risk for Hyperthermia?
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