Medicare and the New Health Law: What You Need to Know
Below is an overview of the changing health care market affects the nearly 50 million elderly and disabled Americans enrolled in Medicare.
New Study Confirms Importance of Mobility for Seniors
Mobility is often considered to be a general indicator of healthy aging in older adults, but new research brings this correlation into even sharper focus.
Lowering Your Sodium Intake
Sodium is lurking inside most foods, but with a little knowledge and a quick glance of the nutritional label, lowering your sodium intake can be a breeze.
The Benefits of Memory Foam
If you’re struggling to get consistent, quality rest night after night, you may consider using memory foam.
America’s National Parks: Priceless
America is home to a number of scenic and enjoyable national parks, each of which offer free admission for older adults.
Exercising is for Everyone
If you think you cannot exercise because of an injury, disability or illness, think again. Chair exercises are perfect for people who have limited mobility and the desire to stay fit.
Protecting Yourself From Overmedication
Whether you have trouble sleeping or a stuffy nose, chances are your doctor can write a prescription to fix you right up. But what happens when the medications that you are taking begin to interact and work to your disadvantage?
Thriving in a Nursing Home
I realized a few things after spending a bit of time in and out of the facility with her. If you have a loved one in a facility, especially with dementia, you might find the following tips helpful.
Being Bat Like Could Relieve and Prevent Back Pain
What exactly is inversion therapy? Basically, it is hanging upside or lying on a table that tilts to different degrees of upside-down-ness.
Name that Skin Growth
Keratosis is the name I can finally connect to these odd looking skin patches. There are two common types of Keratosis: Actinic and Seborrheic.
The Truth About Celiac Disease
Truth is, steering clear of gluten is the best way to treat the immune reaction known as celiac disease.
Seven Successful Ways to Stay Smoke Free
Kicking the habit can save you from various types of cancer, lung disease, heart attacks and strokes. The actual act of quitting takes a great deal of time, patience and willpower.
Look Before You Lunch: A Guide to Reading Food Labels
Healthy eating begins with reading, and that doesn’t mean skimming the amount of calories that are packed into a product.
Four Steps to Choosing Reliable Help for your Home
It’s important to be prepared and cautious when hiring someone to work in your home. The decision becomes even more critical when calling on behalf of a loved one.
Outsmarting Obstacles: A Safety Checklist for Fall Prevention
By taking the appropriate steps, you are creating a safe, healthy and independent lifestyle for yourself to enjoy. Here are some ideas to get you started.
After a Fall
Learning how to care for yourself after a fall can help you avoid making an injury worse.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
We all feel achy every now and then, but if you’re experiencing pain, swelling, stiffness or loss of function in your joints, you may have rheumatoid arthritis.
How to Get the Real Story from an In-Home Caregiver
If you’ve ever wanted to make sure you’re getting detailed information about your loved one’s day from the helpers, follow these three guidelines.
Summer Super Foods
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start looking forward to sunshine, baseball, and fruits and vegetables. If bushels and barrels of fresh, seasonal produce don’t get you excited, here are just a few reasons why they should.
An Overview of Paget’s Disease of Bone
According to estimates provided in Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General, approximately 1 million people in the United states suffer from Paget’s disease of bone – or about 1.3 people per 100 men and women in the 45-74 age group. While relatively rare, Paget’s is the second most common bone disease next […]
Stomach Therapy
Believe it or not, there are a number of different items that will leave your stomach feeling satisfied and your mind feeling free.
The Importance of a Family Health History
When it comes to health, a family tree can reveal a lot about you, and it may even lead to early detection.
Therapeutic Delight
Recently, I took a course that focused on life writing and was surprised by the therapeutic benefits it offered. For me, life writing felt a lot like journaling, and I found it to be exceptionally reflective.
Get Your Zzzzzzzs
Understanding how sleep works will help you get the right amount of rest each night.
Medication Station: Creating a Daily Routine
When we rely on certain medicines to stay healthy, it’s important to create a daily routine that will help us remember the right pills at the right time.
