Care Services. Why Us. Home Care Resources. Contact Us. Request Pricing Caregiver Careers. After months of colder weather and gray skies in many parts of the country, springtime is a welcomed season.
It can be especially refreshing for older adults who have spent the winter cooped-up indoors. Fresh air, warmth and sunshine can play an important role in renewing the spirit and enhancing quality of life.
The Benefits of Fresh Air and Sunshine Exposure to sunlight and fresh air offers many health benefits ā greater energy, reduced stress and improved sleep, to name a few. Fresh air cleans the lungs and helps bring more oxygen to the cells. This increased oxygen in the Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of the disease and can be managed through diet, physical activity and appropriate use of insulin and oral medications to lower blood sugar levels.
Nutrition and Aging: Eating for a healthy mind and body. For older adults, the benefits of good nutrition are endless. Healthy eating can improve memory, increase energy levels, strengthen the immune system, speed up recuperation, help manage chronic health problems and more. But nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition are not uncommon among seniors. March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to emphasize the importance of a well-balanced diet for healthy aging.
Nutritional Needs as We Age As we age, our nutritional requirements change. The body's daily energy needs slowly decrease, so fewer calories are necessary to fuel the body than when we were younger.
