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The wind whistling through the trees. A cat purring. A grandchild’s laughter. Our hearing allows you to experience wonderful sounds – as well as sounds that keep you safe, like the cars behind you as you’re on a walk or an alarm buzzing.
However, as we age, many people experience a degree of hearing loss. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that an estimated 65% of adults age 71 and older have at least some degree of hearing loss.
The wind whistling through the trees. A cat purring. A grandchild’s laughter. Our hearing allows you to experience wonderful sounds – as well as sounds that keep you safe, like the cars behind you as you’re on a walk or an alarm buzzing.
However, as we age, many people experience a degree of hearing loss. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that an estimated 65% of adults age 71 and older have at least some degree of hearing loss.
While there is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, emerging research suggests that lifestyle modifications and holistic approaches to wellness can complement conventional treatment and promote well-being in individuals living with Parkinson’s.
Focusing on holistic wellness can address a broad spectrum of factors, including physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health.
March is National Nutrition Month – but it’s always the right time to focus on the role of nutrition in maintaining good health, specifically heart health, which is a major cause of illness among seniors.
Most of us have heard that stretching is beneficial, but questions often arise about different methods of stretching and how often it should be done. What are the current concepts in muscle-stretching methods? These tips from Physical Therapist Jenny Braddock, Director of Rehabilitation at McLean, give us a closer look at stretching.
There may be a time when you or your loved ones need to leave home quickly, due to a weather-related event or medical emergency. At times like this, seniors are often the most vulnerable. Seniors may rely on caregivers or have special medical needs, limited mobility, and/or vision and hearing impairments that can make a crisis situation even more worrisome.
Are you or your loved one having a harder time at home? Perhaps there is a worsening chronic health condition. It could be that routine daily activities like grooming, housekeeping, cooking, and especially driving have become a concern. Maybe it’s simply getting around, socialization, or safety that’s an issue. Or perhaps the caregiver is showing signs of caregiver fatigue…
August is National Wellness Month, but for McLean Wellness Director Kimberly Wright, every month is a wellness month. For McLean, and for Kim, wellness does not refer to just physical health. There are many measures of wellness – in fact, true wellness is Boundless.
What do we mean by Boundless…
Summer is well underway and that means people are spending more time in the sunshine.
Sunlight exposure has been proven to improve sleep; increase bone health and balance; boost mood; and even prolong a person’s life. While vitamin D from the sun – obtained while enjoying outdoor activities like biking, walking, and just plain relaxing by a pool – provides numerous wellness benefits, it’s very important to take steps to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.
As we transition to retirement, it’s important to remember that our overall health and emotional wellbeing can be affected by how we use our new-found free time. According to a National Institute of Aging study, there is a positive correlation between social interaction and health in seniors. Staying active and socially connected in retirement will help us live longer, happier, more independent lives.