by the ESHL Team | Jun 26, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Did you know that adults over 60 can lose between 3% and 8% of their muscle mass per decade? This natural loss, called sarcopenia, can make daily tasks harder and increase the risk of falls and injuries. Fortunately, strength can be rebuilt at any age! Research shows...
by the ESHL Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
Blog from www.caregiver.org One responsibility of patients and their caregivers is to fully prepare for medical appointments. Before visits, write down everything you want to talk about, including important questions related to medications. Take notes during...
by the ESHL Team | May 28, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
Ahhh, summer… the season of cookouts, blooming flowers, and sunny strolls! It’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but as we get older, our bodies don’t cool down as easily. You may not feel thirsty even when dehydrated, and some medications can increase...
by the ESHL Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
It’s important to include 4 types in your exercise routine. Seniors 65 and older should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) every week. That averages out to about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Or you should get 1 hour and...
by the ESHL Team | Nov 15, 2024 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement....
by the ESHL Team | Sep 12, 2024 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence, and generate enormous economic and personal costs. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Through practical lifestyle...
