Author name: Larissa Bläßen-Munoz

It's never too late to live a healthy life. But a balanced diet becomes even more important in old age. Every stage of life has its own challenges, and changes occur with age that can have an impact on nutrition. In this guide article, you will find out what you should pay attention to when it comes to nutrition in old age. Why is a healthy diet so important for seniors? There are times in life when that piece of chocolate or bag of potato chips seems irresistible. But it's in old age, when the body changes and has different needs, that healthy eating becomes more important...

Depression in the elderly is quite common, but is often overlooked or misjudged. Depression in older people has its own characteristics that can make it difficult to recognize. Relatives, doctors or caregivers often consider depression to be a natural consequence of ageing or associate it with dementia. It becomes particularly difficult if the person concerned already suffers from physical ailments that restrict mobility and access to medical care. It is important to recognize depression in its early stages, understand its unique characteristics and seek professional help to get the right treatment for those affected. Depression can occur in older...

Postpartum depression or just the baby blues? Some new mothers have certainly been faced with this question, because a depressive phase after the birth of a child can affect anyone and occurs more frequently than you might think. However, it is very important to differentiate between these two mood lows, as the baby blues disappear again after a few days to two weeks at the most, whereas postpartum depression is a serious mental illness that requires medical treatment and can even be treated with medication. What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression, also known as postnatal depression, is a mental illness that should not be underestimated. The Health Knowledge Foundation says that between four and...

The heat in summer is particularly stressful for older people. Fear of heatstroke, sunstroke and circulatory problems often prevent them from exercising, but this is particularly important for the older generation, as they lose muscle mass very quickly. With the following tips and tricks, you no longer have to do without sufficient exercise even in high temperatures and can continue to look after your health for more vitality and freedom in old age. The perfect equipment for seniors in summer Good preparation for exercise in old age at the height of summer is the be-all and end-all. When choosing your clothing, remember...

And every year the groundhog greets us: welcome, dear summer! But summer is not just wonderfully warm, it can also bring dangerous heat, which can be dangerous for young and old and especially for people with chronic illnesses. In this magazin you will find out how you can best counteract the summer heat. What is summer heat? Summer heat is perceived as an unusually high temperature and can occur in different climate zones. The German weather office classifies summer heat according to certain temperature limits. A summer day occurs when the maximum daily temperature is above 25 °C. If the temperature exceeds 30 °C, this is referred to as a hot day or heat day. If...