2nd Article in a series by Sharon Wagner, Author of SeniorFriendly.info All too often, we associate the aging process with loss – lost youth, vitality, vim, vigor, strength, and health. However, with more people living longer and learning the benefits of better health practices, it’s truly possible to find wellness as an older adult. With…
HELPing You Monitor Your Blood Pressure
Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. It’s also linked to dementia. High blood pressure affects one in three Americans, yet many people with the condition don’t know they have it, reports the Center for Disease Control. Fortunately, high blood…
We Have Hospital Beds!
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, HELP has a large inventory of high-quality, durable hospital beds. These 3- and 4-motor, adjustable beds are in excellent shape. Many feature wood headboards, sturdy mattresses and are designed for long-term care. The beds were donated by the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and Saunders County Medical in Wahoo,…
Wanted: Wheelchairs and Hospital Beds!
People walk through HELP’s doors every day seeking assistance due to illness, aging or physical limitations. Our ability to help them depends entirely on donations of gently used medical equipment and supplies. We currently are experiencing a serious shortage of wheelchairs – manual and transport – as well as hospital beds. Our wheelchair inventory has…
Keeping Minds Sharp as We Age
Scientists are predicting and we are now starting to see a significant increase in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. These increases are being partially attributed to advancing technology in our lives. We think less than we used to; therefore we do not exercise our brains as much anymore. We can just ask Google a question instead…
Celebrate National Healthy Aging Month!
A multitude of elements contribute to our health, including heredity, lifestyles and daily habits. What we do today impacts tomorrow. According to WebMD.com, as we focus on healthy aging, the key is… Exercise, Exercise, Exercise Cat owners know when their felines wake up from a nap, they stretch – one leg extended forward followed by…