Yes, that is spelled correctly – Zumba. If you have never heard of this new fitness dance craze, let me catch you up. Zumba is a group fitness style that includes Latin dance moves to help tone while caring for participants’ cardiovascular health. While there are many young people that enjoy Zumba, there is actually a type of Zumba that is tailored for older participants, which “incorporates dance/fitness routines to Latin and international rhythms but is performed at a lower intensity. ” Not convinced? Many cardio rehabilitation and therapy centers […] Read Full Article »

Making Seniors Feel Special An unfortunate, unintended consequence of a friend or loved one who has decreased physical mobility or mental health is sadness or depression. They tend to feel left out or disappointed that they are not able to do the activities they used to enjoy. Also, if they have extensive home health house calls or therapy, they may not be able to get together with friends or family like they did in the past. With that said, as a friend, family member or caretaker, there are little things […] Read Full Article »

As you and your loved ones reach and exceed the golden age of 50, you may notice a difference in your sleeping patterns, which is a normal part of aging. Changes could include getting tired earlier or feeling like you cannot sleep at all. While you previously could sleep through the night, you may now find yourself tossing and turning. Whatever your situation, sleep is a very important aspect of one’s wellness and there are effective tactics for aiding your sleep as a geriatrics patient. Especially in the case of […] Read Full Article »

While we always hope for our older friends and loved ones to stay health and out of the hospital, at some point they may need serious medical care or an operation that requires them to stay. Whether they had a short visit at the hospital or an extended stay, one’s home is very different from the hospital and while we assume that things will immediately go back to normal when geriatric patients return home, it is typically not an easy transition. First, there is a major difference in the environment […] Read Full Article »

Think about your average day and the number of conversations you have with different people. Maybe you eat lunch with a friend at work and discuss sports or get coffee with your brother or sister to chat? Either way, the power of speech is an important asset in most people’s daily lives. When it comes to geriatrics and medicine for the elderly, many things that most people take for granted on a daily basis are, at times, compromised with increasing age. I’m referring to things like speech, sight and movement – […] Read Full Article »