Senior Health & Wellness
Taking care of your physical, mental, and cognitive health is important for healthy aging. Miami Jewish Health is here to help you live your healthiest life every day. This section of our blog is full of resources on all things health and wellness for seniors, including tips for healthier lifestyles, diet and nutrition information, and activity ideas for active aging.
Tips for Cutting Back on Sugar
In the U.S., adults consume an average of 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day, which is more than two to three times the recommended limit for men and women, according to the American Heart Association. Follow these tips to cut back on sugar.
Oral Health Tips for Seniors
Believe it or not, a healthy mouth plays a vital role in maintaining overall wellness and quality of life, especially for seniors. In fact, good oral hygiene helps prevent various dental problems and can even contribute to the prevention of systemic diseases. That’s why the older you get, the more important it becomes to pay attention to your oral health.
Music Therapy for Active Aging
Whether being made sleepy by a lullaby, getting pumped up by an anthem, or feeling nostalgic after hearing an old tune, everyone has felt the power of music. And it turns out, music’s ability to affect our mindset and emotions has clinical significance.
Effective Natural Sleep Supplements for Older Adults
If you’ve ever struggled with ongoing restless nights, you’ve probably thought about trying sleep supplements. But with so many supplements that claim to help with sleep difficulties, how do you know which ones actually work? In this blog post, we’ll explore several popular natural sleep aids and explain how they work, how to take them, and any potential side effects they can cause.
Healthy Aging with Yoga for Seniors
Yoga classes are one of the many activities available to Miami Jewish Health residents, and for good reason. Maintaining a consistent yoga routine has a myriad of wellness benefits for older adults.
Bathroom Safety for Older Adults
It is important for caregivers to be aware of the potential dangers and take steps to ensure bathroom safety for the older adults in their lives. By doing so, they can help their loved ones maintain their independence and avoid serious injury.
Diabetes Management and Prevention Tips for Seniors
Diabetes is one of the leading health concerns among older adults. The good news is that diabetes can be managed and even prevented with a few lifestyle changes.
Indoor Gardening Tips
If you want to start an indoor garden, or you already have one, follow these tips to grow happy & healthy herbs, shrubs, and trees.
Health Benefits of Massage for Seniors
Although a it can feel like a luxury, massage therapy offers an array of benefits for senior health & wellness.
Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Seniors?
Melatonin is generally safe, but older adults should be mindful of how this supplement can affect them.