Senior Citizen's Guide
Four Misconceptions about Older Adults
In the following article, we present different general and erroneous notions that are present in our society when talking about older adults. We believe it is important to recognize them, and in this way, do our best to modify them. 1.- They are like children.While it is common for older adults to exhibit tender behaviors […]
8 Ways to Control Excessive Medication in Older Adults
Reaching old age is a normal physiological process in which various diseases and ailments appear that can often lead to excessive medication use, which is called “polypharmacy.” Polypharmacy, according to the WHO, is the concurrent use of three or more medications, regardless of whether it is prescribed by a doctor or self-medicated. An older adult […]
8 Benefits of Quinoa in the Elderly Diet
Quinoa is a South American seed that, unlike cereals such as rice, wheat, corn, etc., contains a high content of essential amino acids; that is, it is highly proteinaceous and does not contain gluten, which makes it a great alternative to starchy cereals. In old age, it is important to have a varied and especially […]
