According to the American Red Cross, winter is “one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.” That’s because of busy holiday schedules, bad weather which leads to canceled blood drives, and other things. Plus, seasonal illnesses such as the flu can cause regular donors miss a … Read More
A new study shows that drugs that tamp down inflammation in the brain could slow or even reverse the cognitive decline that comes with age. In a publication appearing in the journal Science Translational Medicine, University of California, Berkeley, and Ben-Gurion University scientists report that senile mice given one such drug had fewer signs of brain … Read More
November is National COPD Awareness Month. According to the CDC-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD, but have … Read More
For older adults, games represent so much more than a fun pastime; they offer an array of mental and physical benefits. The biggest perk seniors get from playing games comes from the interactions they have with others. Approximately 20% to 30% of seniors regularly experience isolation and loneliness. Unfortunately, loneliness doesn’t just make seniors feel … Read More
October is National Physical Therapy Month. This month-long event, designated by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), raises public awareness of the many benefits of physical therapy (PT). PT is useful in improving mobility, recovering from injury, managing pain and chronic conditions, and as a supplement or even alternative to pain management with opioids. Who … Read More
Now here is some good news! Proving that it’s never too late to start exercising, a new study has found that people in their 70’s and 80’s who have never worked out in their lives build muscle at the same rate as master class athletes of the same age. The University of Birmingham studied two … Read More
Our three week, Wheel of Exercise event has come to an end. From completing tasks to solving puzzles, our residents stayed busy and enjoyed their time playing. Their competitive spirit really shined and their determination to keep going was fun to watch. I’m so proud of all of their efforts and I’d like to share … Read More
Traditionally in Texas, the first two weeks of August are the hottest. It looks like this year will be no exception! Our Texas heat is a potentially deadly problem. Each year nearly 600 Americans die from extreme temperatures, most of them elderly people. Seniors often don’t realize when they are overheated, dehydrated and in danger. … Read More
Have you ever noticed that when you’re anxious, or agitated, or even just preoccupied with your thoughts, you’re likely not breathing as deeply or well as is really advisable? There’s a reason the age-old guidance for pausing before reacting under stress is “take a breath.” Strange that an autonomic bodily function can be so readily … Read More
May is here and it’s time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Why’s that? It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In honor of this National recognition we would like to share various events EdenHill has created in the last couple years for our residents to promote exercise and competition. Summer … Read More