Category: Seniors

Dipti Singh As the temperature drops by a couple of degrees, it is hard not to sneeze, cough or sniff. As you age, your immune system begins to weaken and becomes less effective in counteracting infections. For seniors, it is important to boost your immunity and indeed, a healthy diet of herbs, fruits, and spices rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals can help in doing so. By incorporating a healthy and active lifestyle, your loved one’s ageing can potentially boost the health of the immune system to prevent and combat disease. Food Rich in Vitamin D Vitamin D is...

Dipti Singh Coronavirus is still in full swing across the world and the chances of developing the disease increase with age. Public health experts suggest that social distancing and isolation are of utmost importance during this period. Four Australians out of five aged 65 and over suffer from at least one medical condition. The authority is concerned about the well-being and the mental health toll it can take on seniors due to anxiety, illness, restricted social interactions and weeks without seeing friends and relatives. When you or a loved one start experiencing the consequences of being confined at home,...

Dr Sue Ferguson Following submission of my piece on Overcoming Loneliness, in the Seniors Section of the 2020 April Issue, a lot has changed. Now as seniors, we have to be extra careful about social distancing. I’d rather call it physical distancing from others, as it’s more important than ever to try to keep socially connected. If you’re looking for ideas for how to keep up your social connections, and possibly even build them during this time of COVID-19 (and why this is so important for your own mental and physical health too), then have a look at this...