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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Q10 can help you decrease the typical signs of aging. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Sergen TashoIt is a brand new year, all of us are just in to the third month of 2012, approximately eight or nine weeks have passed since we made those new years resolutions to follow a health program. Those of you, who had such a great time over the holiday period, will most most likely have to lose a bit ...
Views: 1180 - Taking a look at treatment for gonorrhoea - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Etham HuntGonorrhoea is the second most commonly spread bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STIs). It is caused due to unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sexual contact with an infected person. The bacterium which is the prime reason of causing gonorrhoea is known as neisseria gonorrhoea. This ...
Views: 848 - As I get older, why do I tend to become tired earlier in the evening? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from geoffery boycottAs people aged, they often come into a strange sort of tiredness. It’s actually a common and normal occurrence. As seniors, time seems to be standing still, but is just moving a little slower than it once did – not just in the evening hours but at other times as well. Milwaukee Home Care is ...
Views: 1790 - What changes in the brain to people with Alzheimer's disease? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAlzheimer’s disease affects the brain of a person. It incapacitates a person and makes them totally dependent gradually. The cerebral cortex reduces in size. The cerebral cortex is the external covering of the brain and it is responsible for scholarly performance. The brain undergoes many ...
Views: 1530 - Warm regards for the Elder- elder care products - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Montgomery RothschildLooking after the elder is constantly the chief talk inside the teenagers. They wish to give the regards to their mom and dad as well as the growing old people. Inside adulthood men and women confront many types of trouble. They have to deal with various actual physical difficulties as well as ...
Views: 1262 - A Guide to Independent Living in Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from William ChandlerA Guide to Independent Living Aging-In-Place William Chandler Certified Aging-In-Place Professional For more information, please visit: www.TheBuildingInspector.net What is Aging-In-Place? Quite simply, Aging-In-Place defines a people’s ability to ...
Views: 1975 - Hearing Loss – Bringing Seniors Back into the Conversation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Gabriela BrownNearly one-third of people over the age of 65 are hard-of-hearing while nearly 50% of people over the age of 85 suffer from some form of hearing loss. Because hearing loss is usually a gradual process that begins in one’s forties, it is commonly not recognized until it is significant. It is ...
Views: 1438 - Life transitions revisited: manage crisis - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Akira OlsenLife is hard at times. Everyone experiences emotional pain over the course of their entire life. Our pain comes from various crisis. A crisis may be “situational” and “maturational" or "developmental." Situational crsis refers to a sudden, accidental, frightening, and often catastrophic ...
Views: 2231(1 vote) - The Future Of Home Construction With Accessible Living Solutions - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainConsidering that accidents happen at a fairly consistent rate it is probable that at some point a disability will hit with in the home that reduces a person’s mobility. When an accident occurs it is likely individuals can find themselves dependent upon the use of a wheelchair, walker or scooter ...
Views: 1348 - Home Safety Modifications For Seniors - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Kevin GermainHome modifications is a fairly new concept that has come along with the incarnation of seniors choosing to stay living in their homes in place of moving to assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Due to limitations that naturally occur as we age changes need to be made in order for needs ...
Views: 1048 - Aging With Strength & Beauty - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Theresa RamseyThe word “anti-aging” has been coined within the past two centuries. The reason is because we know more about aging than ever before in medical history and we realize there are things we can do to both enhance the quality of life we have now and to prevent the “normal” degeneration that comes ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Top Ten Vitamin B Foods - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Joe JohnsonMany conditions such as anemia, mania, depression or chronic fatigue may have a root cause deeper than you think. It is possible you are suffering from a Vitamin B-12 deficiency, even a slight one. Make sure you are eating the animal foods from our top ten list to get enough of this essential ...
Views: 3280(1 vote) - Voice Singing and Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Houston SimmonsWith much air, there is much sound. With little air, there is little sound. With no air, you're dead. Which would you prefer? Having sufficient air is foundational to the sound you should produce with your singing voice. Breathing in a full amount of air correctly has to become ...
Views: 1277 - Stopping Workplace Bullying & Creating a Positive Workplace Culture - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Cathy McCarneyExperience of Workplace Bullying Since leaving employment to run my own business, I have discovered the real benefits of being my own boss. When in employment, I was confronted by three workplace bullies, in three separate organisations and job roles, all of which were my managers. At the ...
Views: 1859 - Resveratrol Important to Health - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Bruce BrownResveratrol is among the most potent antioxidants in existence. It has been shown to have a number of benefits for our health and wellness which includes blocking paralysis of your heart muscle, slowing blood clotting, controlling the development of plaque inside the brain along with arteries. ...
Views: 985 - Bioidentical Hormones And Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Instant Advice Network ianchat.comThere's a lot of hype around bioidentical hormones these days. Hormone treatments promise to diminish the signs of aging and maintain youthfulness longer than thought possible 20 years ago. Hormone replacement therapy has been in use since the 1930's, helping women overcome some of the ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - These Famous People with ADHD May Surprise You - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Shanna Tator PearsonDoes it surprise you to learn that Howie Mandel has ADHD? He is one of the famous people with ADHD, who have come out recently to spread the word about the disorder. Why are so many people making their personal health public? They want to let the world know that ADHD is both real and ...
Views: 4017 - Am I more likely to have eye diseases? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Wendi RogersThe eye care is an easy and effective procedure to prevent your eyes from becoming troublesome. Those who are outside most of the day should take into account these pieces of advice and follow them in order to keep one of the most valuable assets God gave us: our vision. Estimates assure that ...
Views: 1105 - Five types of eyewear repair - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Mike IgorEven if you are one of those who is very particular about his glasses, accidents are bound to happen, there are times when you arbitrarily tend to stuff your glasses into your purse or snap-off the frame of your glasses with one hand, causing massive damage to your glasses. However, breaking the ...
Views: 2487 - Who Says I’m too Old? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Carrie DinowAs a psychotherapist and a specialist in the field of mind-body fertility, I have counseled many women who have put off having children until they felt the time was right for them. They postponed marriage until they achieved financial security and found a partner they loved. They delayed ...
Views: 1068 - Why Repetition is Hot For Your Brain - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal WechslerDo You Use Repetition in Your Life? When I asked this question of our staff and students, they answer with their own ‘defensive’ response, “Why should I?” My answer to them and you is, your parents were right. “About what?” “Repetition is the mother of “learning”. I know a ton of ...
Views: 2297(1 vote) - What's Synchronicity? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal Wechsler--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Picture Comes to Mind With The Word, Synchronicity? If you have to stop and analyze it – Latin: combining Syn (together) with Chronos (time), like I do, and still cannot get a handle on ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - What Exactly to do Concerning Statins and Decreasing Cholesterol - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from James JohnsenI know you've heard of Statin drugs, however what exactly are they and what makes them so popular? More importantly what are the issues I ought to know about in using them? Statin medicines are prescription medicines that are given to individuals to lower their cholesterol ...
Views: 1021 - Step out in comfort and style this season with Padders feelgoodfeet™ Autumn/Winter Wide Fit Footwear 2011 Collection - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Lucinda MerrimanAlthough we are still in the height of summer it’s not long until it’s time to start thinking about Autumn/Winter trends. Padders, the comfort footwear brand, renowned for its award-winning shoe design, makes choosing your next pair of shoes easy with the launch of its Autumn/Winter 2011 ...
Views: 1081 - Shedding off belly fat via fitness treadmill machine - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Charles OngSome individuals will advise you that getting rid of abdominal fat is one of the hardest obstacles in fat-shedding efforts. There’s reality in this. Examining yourself in the mirror prior to slipping into your working dresses in the morning, a bothersome thought of “how come it’s not ever going ...
Views: 1369 - Are there any exercises that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from dr kellyWhen people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing and even sleeping. Research indicates that not only do we need to exercise our ...
Views: 1593 - Accessible Elderly Home Health Care in New York - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from homehealth nycLocating accessible home health care in New York can be difficult if you do not know where to look. There are many different triggers for admission to Home Health Care, and every single person is handled on a case by case basis. Certain people require the care post surgery during recovery, ...
Views: 1261 - NYC Home Health Aide Agencies Provide an Invaluable Service for Residents Determined to Remain Independent - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from homehealth nycHome health aide agencies provide a valuable service and have been doing so for decades. It is common that families seek out these services because there is very little adjusting needed to be made on the part of the patient. Unlike moving someone from their home and into a facility, which ...
Views: 1356 - Vitamin D Is All-Natural Disease Fighter - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from James SchreiberVitamin D surfaces as a news topic every few months - and with good reason. This article highlights several ground-breaking studies showcasing how important the sunshine vitamin is for our overall health and wellbeing. For twenty years, dermatologists have demonized sun exposure and told us ...
Views: 1019 - Bad Trends in Assisted Living Care for the Elderly - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Donny EisenbachThe trend in assisted living facilities being the primary way we take care of our aging loved ones is continuing to increase. With this increasing trend are some other not so nice aspects to this burgeoning elder care business. Care worker to resident ratios based on state licensing requirements ...
Views: 2270(1 vote) - Growing Old Gracefully - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from William CottringerGrowing Old Gracefully By Bill Cottringer “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” ~Mark Twain. It has been said before that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” The truth be known, growing old doesn’t always have to be a losing struggle against, ...
Views: 2472(1 vote) - Depression and the Elderly - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililDown in the dumps, hopeless and helpless, feeling that all of your best days behind you or no one really cares? And on top of it all, you keep getting older. This is how many older people feel on a daily basis. Which is why depression represents one of our great fears of aging? Everyone has ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Taking care of my loved one is killing me - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Carolyn BatesHome care or dealing with assisted living, is one of the most difficult roles any of us can play. Physically exhausting, mentally confusing and frustrating, the demands of care giving can become overwhelming. Strokes, paralysis, Alzheimer’s or extended illness; these carry long term challenges ...
Views: 2644 - What is Laughter Yoga And Why Should I Care? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Hal WechslerWhat is Laughter Yoga, And What’s In It for Me? Imagine a baby-easy exercise to feel good for no reason at all, and to improve your immune system. Science believes stress is the major cause of most diseases, and laughter stomps out stress. Key Element: your body cannot differentiate ...
Views: 1983 - The For Love & Art Project: Creating Honor Legacies of Exceptional Beauty - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Mark LombardThrough a series of acts of kindness, this hospice volunteer stumbled on an innovative method of simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for the aged, the infirm, those with end-of-life issues and similar others, while permanently honoring the memory of a loved one with an honor legacy of ...
Views: 1684(3 votes) - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Andrew RynneBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia – the Classical Design Fault. Lets face it, these days very few patients indeed will consult their doctor without having first consulted Google, Yahoo, Bing and Wikipedia. Love it or heat it (and I suspect most of us are not overjoyed at the prospects of ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Electronic Medical Records – a time saver system! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Chad SchuerenElectronic Medical Records – a time saver system! Choosing a system like the href="http://www.healthtec-software.com/electronic-medical-records.htm">Electronic Medical Records to implement to your caring facility will be a decision that will positively affect your entire working environment. ...
Views: 1142 - How To Survive The Anguish of Your Partner's Affair - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from mia brownRejected. Compromised You never imagined it could happen to you.In your wildest nightmare you never imagained that all the love and trust you gave to your loved one could be betrayed.And now you're struggling to survive the agony of your partner's affair. Although it is a numbing reality, the ...
Views: 1083 - Lagos A Land of Purified Amenities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from abbas yawarCheap flights to Lagos are widely available and are frequently booked. To know more about Lagos; Lagos is the former Nigerian capital which currently enjoys the status of being the commercial capital of the country and it bears the major finance of the country. Have you ever visited a place ...
Views: 876 - Macular Degeneration: Three Stories and a Guide for Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Margo ArrowsmithAge-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is a disease which results in vision loss in the center of the visual field. It is a leading cause of blindness, with over 300,000 new cases each year. AMD has two forms, “wet” and “dry.” Both forms affect the retina, which is the inner layer of the ...
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Views: 1889 - SpectraMaxx- The World’s First Megatonic! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Henry BizaSpectraMaxx fills in the gaps found in our modern diets by providing the broadest spectrum of antioxidants and trace minerals ever contained in a single supplement. By combing the incredible ingredients of Spectra AO and SupraMaxx into a powerful supersaturated formula, Sisel has created the ...
Views: 1704 - Benefits of Walking Sticks for Hiking - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Tristan BenetteThe terms canes and walking sticks are often used interchangeably. Canes are used for rehabilitation purposes. They are designed for people with physical injuries or walking disabilities. On the other hand, walking sticks are used to aid people in hiking. They provide balance and ease of walking ...
Views: 1354(2 votes) - Men Use Facial Exercise to Maintain a Youthful Face - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Cynthia RowlandMen everywhere are exploring anti-aging avenues. Today’s man takes much better care of himself than even those two generations back. Now manly barbershops have evolved into spas and salons with facials, manicures and pedicures at the top of the list after haircut. It is refreshing to see a ...
Views: 2433 - How To Survive The Nightmare Images Of Your Partner's Affair - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from mia brownThey invade your mind. Without respite.Without respect At all hours of the day.Un-invited.Un-welcome.Disturbing your thoughts.Taking away your concentration.Bringing only agony.And the worst part - they come throughout the night. Making sleep strenuous or impossible. Your most horrifying ...
Views: 1042 - The Aging Narcissist - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Sam VakninInterview granted to Harmony (India) The first thing that occurs to me when thinking of aging is a gradual change in one’s physical structure that is apparent to others, and to oneself of course. Now what precisely do we mean by aging, or getting old or older, in terms of the mind or psyche? ...
Views: 7789 - Disability Benefits for Dementia Patients - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Emely PorterDementia is a description for a lot of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. It is also a loss of brain function that can be caused by certain diseases. There are many types of dementia and even children can acquire the disease. Dementia affects the memory, ...
Views: 1135 - Equine Affaire: That Can't Be A Thoroughbred! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockMy horse Lukas, an ex-racer and former rescue, and I are at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, California. We've been invited to join the "Thoroughbred Village" along with several non-profits to promote the breed. In case you're not familiar with racehorses, they tend to be rather high-strung, to say ...
Views: 1098 - Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Charlie - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockThe hulking male patient towering in front of me would cause fear in most people, with his over six feet five inch frame splattered in tattoos. “I’ll watch Wendel for you, Miss Karen,” he said simply. “Yes, thank you, Charlie.” As a psychiatric nurse for the last twenty-five years, I was ...
Views: 996 - Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Janice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockJanice was a wisp of a girl, barely twenty-three. Her distant gaze, detachment and monotone voice all told me what she couldn't say. As a psychiatric nurse for almost thirty years, I recognized her diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. Janice was being admitted into the Adult Day Care ...
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