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January 16, 2015
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Helping Seniors Stay Connected In Winter
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hile winter, with its cold temperatures and extreme weather, can be an isolating time for many, it can be particularly tough on seniors. When driving conditions deteriorate and roads are slippery, many seniors don’t feel safe enough to venture out of their homes. Others just don’t like the cold and often forgo regular activities and visits with family and friends that involve going outdoors.
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However, regular social and cognitive activities are necessary for maintaining optimal health and independence and are often key to fighting through the winter blues. That’s why it can be important for seniors to find innovative ways to maintain a safe, consistent level of activity all year-round. Staying connected and active can contribute to seniors’ well-being and mental sharpness.
to reduce the probability of depression by 33 percent. Internet-enabled solutions, such as e-mail, social media (e.g., Facebook) and Skype, are all ways to keep in touch. While distance and weather can sometimes get in the way of face-to-face communication, seniors can stay socially engaged and involved through technologies when traveling isn’t an option.
The Right Technology Having access to helpful technology can be beneficial. According to the Administration on Aging, 12 million seniors live alone in the U.S. Fortunately, when armed with the right technology, these seniors don’t have to spend the winter months in isolation.
Volunteering And Hobbies
For example, mobile medical alert services offer seniors the peace of mind many of them need to venture out of their homes. They can come equipped with advanced locating and fall detection technology that adds extra reassurance that help will be there when and if needed. Additionally, there are mobile response apps that seniors can use to connect to the same emergency call centers offered through traditional and mobile medical alert services. With the added confidence from these technologies, seniors can feel empowered to get out of the house and engage in the activities they love to do, even during the winter months. The Internet also provides ways to stay connected during the winter. According to The Journals of Gerontology, the Internet has been shown
els of well-being.
Volunteering can also be a rewarding way for seniors to get involved in their community and meet new people. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, 24 percent of those over the age of 65 in the U.S. perform volunteer work, and they report lower levels of disability and higher lev-
Additionally, the quiet months of winter can be a good time to take up a new hobby—for example, joining a local bridge club or knitting circle. There are also exercise classes designed for seniors, which is a good way to stay active and social. For more information on solutions designed to empower seniors and keep them safe, healthy and connected, visit www.philips.to/lifeline. -(NAPSI)
Awake Refreshed
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f a good night’s sleep seems a distant dream because dry mouth keeps disturbing your slumber, you may be able to wake up to some good news.
Management of dry mouth can include products to lubricate the mouth and protect the teeth. But many cannot be used while sleeping and won’t last through the night.
The condition, also called xerostomia and increasingly common with age, can be treated. Symptoms include cracked lips, bad breath, tooth decay, and problems swallowing or chewing. Among the factors that can cause dry mouth are certain prescription drugs, mouth breathing while sleeping, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines for sleep apnea, autoimmune diseases such as Sjögren’s syndrome, and head or neck radiation therapy. Dry mouth caused by low saliva is uncomfortable and can not only disrupt sleep, it can reduce your quality of life all day long.
Fortunately, one new treatment advancement, XyliMelts® for Dry Mouth, uses oral adhering discs to slowly release xylitol and oral lubricant into saliva while you sleep, the time when dry mouth is worst and saliva is lowest, to moisturize and coat the mouth, stimulate saliva and reduce tooth decay. Oral adhering disc technology enables XyliMelts to stick to gums or teeth for all night relief. It’s available at CVS and Rite Aid pharmacies or by calling (877) 672-6541. Further facts are at www.XyliMelts.com. -(NAPSI)