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Oral Health Concerns for Older Adults
Oral health is important for people of all ages, from how often you brush your teeth to the foods that you eat. Yet certain dental conditions can emerge for older adults and may be worsened by chronic...
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How Older Adults Can Maintain Physical Dexterity
Decreased muscle mass, strength and cognitive functioning can lead to a decline in physical dexterity with age. This can affect your everyday life, including the ability to open jars, get dressed,...
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Why Are Fractures a Concern for Older Adults?
For most children and younger adults, a fracture or broken bone requires wearing a cast and keeping the affected limb immobile. Once the area heals, you begin physical rehabilitation and eventually...
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Role of Occupational Therapy in Short-Term Rehabilitation
When starting short-term rehabilitation, you’ll meet with many healthcare professionals, including an occupational therapist. In hospitals, acute care and skilled nursing facilities, occupational...
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Warm-Weather Activities for Seniors
The warmth of spring invites many people to spend time outdoors. Particularly for seniors, they can get a much-needed dose of vitamin D to improve mood, cognitive functioning, bone and muscle health....
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The Relationship Between Walking and Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, doctors diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease based on concerns of memory loss. Yet the growing body of research on this condition suggests a more complex progression, one affected by daily habits...
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Wound Healing Concerns for Seniors
Aging affects the entire body, from skin thickness to circulation and hydration. These factors all influence how well wounds heal and increase risks for chronic wounds, skin tears and ulcers. Here’s...
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How to Make an Aging Loved One’s Home Safer
About 75 percent of adults aged 50 and older intend to stay in their homes, whether for financial reasons or to remain in a familiar place. Yet many older properties were not built with senior safety...
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Attend Our Job Fair
Join Our Team Avon Health Center is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, September 13th! On the spot interviews will be conducted for Nurses, CNAs, Housekeepers and Dietary Aides. All shifts, full time, part...
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How Older Adults Can Manage Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 33 percent of adults aged 65 and older have diabetes. Age can complicate treatment and expose seniors to unique risk factors. Whether...
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