Shine on, Silvers! Facebook Series

This series was developed to shed light on common health issues among seniors - ones that have a significant impact on quality of life, function and independence.

Falls are particularly worrisome and are associated with poor outcomes. More likely than not, they happen at home, underscoring the importance of preventive interventions.

Little changes around the house and in everyday habits apply as well to the diets of elderly persons, which can be optimised with small tweaks and substitutions that can raise their nutritional status.

Another common and every day but no less important habit for the elderly as well as anyone with diabetes is foot care, which can go a long way to prevent not just pain and blisters, but serious complications like ulcers and sores.