Case Studies

Why Dietary Moderation is Particularly Important for Seniors

Why Dietary Moderation is Particularly Important for Seniors

The dietary challenge facing seniors can be boiled down to this: They need fewer calories, but more nutrients than ever before. More calcium. More fiber. More Vitamin B12. More Vitamin D. More potassium and iron and Omega-3 fatty acids. And more water. Especially that. That’s why moderation matters, though there are those who wonder whether…

Five Ways Art Classes Benefit Seniors

Five Ways Art Classes Benefit Seniors

Art classes like those held by The Allure Group have a profound impact upon seniors, as those in other settings have also discovered. Consider a woman named Denise McGill, who conducted such courses in Fresno, Calif., from 1998 to 2012. She wrote in one blog post that she came to love her seniors, and the…

Five Ways Seniors Benefit From Pet Therapy

Five Ways Seniors Benefit From Pet Therapy

Over the last two decades scientists and researchers have taken a much closer look at the benefits seniors derive from animal therapy, which involves introducing a pet companion into the life of an elderly person in order to enrich their lives. A 2012 study revealed, in fact, that spending just 15 minutes with a pet…

How Important Are Dietary Supplements For Seniors?

How Important Are Dietary Supplements For Seniors?

As you grow older, maintaining good health and practicing healthy habits take greater priority. One significant step seniors might take is using dietary supplements — which are just that: supplements to a healthy diet. That said, there are certain nutrients seniors often lack. Replenishing these substances might result in significantly improved health. The Vitamin B…

Putting the ‘Care’ Back in Healthcare

Whether we’re discussing issues with healthcare policy and insurance costs, the challenge of increased demand for medical services, or the fact that physician burnout is at 54.4%, we must stay focused on the bigger mission. That mission is to provide the best possible care to every single patient. This necessitates we emphasize superior patient care…