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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- 4 Ways an Active Adult Community Is Great for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Anica OaksIf you are seeking the right living situation for an elderly loved one, an active adult community may be the right choice. There are many types of centers for older adults and it's important to choose one that fits the need of the person about whom you're concerned. The following are four ways ...
Views: 1231 - Individual Care: Treating the Elderly with Respect and Dignity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rachelle WilberEverywhere you look, people are living well into their eighties, nineties, and hundreds. These are the new elderly with a longer life expectancy, especially for women, increased mobility, and greater opportunities to enjoy their golden years. They are in addition to the generation of fifty- to ...
Views: 1612 - Using Hobbies to Raise Your Creativeness Keeping Sharp is A Win Win for Us Over 50 and Mentally Anti Aging - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardDo you take part in any form of hobby? Experiencing some type of interest or hobby might be the ideal way to develop your brain and improve your inventive thinking. This is commonly a problem that many older people have. They have invested a great deal of quality time rearing their family ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Rheumatoid arthritis breakthrough: Gene regulating severity of tissue damage identified - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneRecently, there was a scientific breakthrough on the diagnosis ofrheumatoid arthritis (RA); a team of researches uncovered a protein that helps regulate the severity of tissue damage caused by RA. This discovery is going to provide a quicker and earlier diagnosis for patients who would ...
Views: 958 - Concerned about cholesterol? You may not have to be… - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCholesterol is a fatty substance produced by the liver. It performs and assists in all sorts of bodily functions, including building cell membranes, nerve protectors and brain activity. It is also important for hormone production and the metabolizing ofvitamins like A, D, E and K. Without it we ...
Views: 936 - Osteoporosis fracture risks in older women reduce by growth hormone - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneEstimates reveal one in four women over the age of 65 have osteoporosis of the hip or spine. Hormones are thought to play a large role in the development and onset of osteoporosis. When women go through menopause, production of estrogen is greatly reduced thus weakening bones. Research now ...
Views: 954 - Statins usage increasing among seniors - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIf you have high cholesterol your doctor has probably either spoken to you about statins or prescribed them. Statins are a type of medication which works to reduce cholesterol levels. They work by blocking the action of the chemical in the liver which is necessary to produce ...
Views: 893 - 4 factors which contribute to bone loss - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBone loss, and more specifically osteoporosis, is often identified as a female health problem, but men are not immune to losing bone density. There are many factors which can contribute to bone loss, so practicing bone-boosting habits is essential, especially as you age. Bones are composed of ...
Views: 1124 - Facts about Legionnaire’s Disease - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneYou may have heard the latest news reports about the outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in New York City. If you don’t know what Legionnaire’s disease is, the news probably didn’t faze you – but it will after this news story reveals that an outbreak can happen anywhere. If you aren’t familiar ...
Views: 905 - Can clogged arteries be unclogged? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBlood travels around the body through arteries. Arteries run all over your body carrying oxygen-rich blood to all the organs and extremities. In a healthy adult, blood can transport easily around the body delivering an adequate supply. But in a person with clogged arteries, blood flow becomes ...
Views: 1132 - Wrist pain? Is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs we age we experience many more aches and pains. Some may be a natural part of aging, while others may be the result of injury. But sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the pain. When symptoms overlap it can make diagnoses more difficult. Take wrist pain for example. There ...
Views: 1450 - Dementia diagnosed sooner with QDRS - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s Disease International reports that in 2013 there was an estimated 44.4 million individuals with dementia globally. That number is projected to rise to 75.6 million by 2030 as the population continues to age. Although there is no cure for dementia, diagnosis can still aid in treatment ...
Views: 1279 - Know about diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are many complications linked with Type 2 diabetes such as neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney damage), diabetic retinopathy, foot damage and skin conditions. To add to the list of diabetes complications there is diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome, a condition categorized by ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Causes, symptoms and prevention - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA blood clot alone can pose health risks to an individual. When a blood clot occurs, blood cannot travel through the veins to reach organs and cells. In some cases, the clot breaks free and travels throughout the circulatory system. If the clot reaches the heart is can limit or stop the amount ...
Views: 941 - Seniors: Your vision is at risk of this… - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs summer winds down it’s important to continue practicing healthy habits. Continue to apply sunscreen, bug spray and always remember to stay hydrated! These simple tips can protect you from many summertime health-related issues. Another issue, which is often forgotten about, is our vision ...
Views: 838 - Signs to recognize to seek therapy - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe mental health of seniors is a pressing issue. This population is at risk for developing mental health issues and yet few resources are available to help people cope. Because seniors are often left alone – whether divorced or widowed – or are dealing with one or even numerous illnesses at ...
Views: 952 - Drinking Over 50: How Much is Too Much? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from Victor MarchioneWe all know that drinking too much can be harmful to our health. In the United States consuming a lot of alcohol is a leading cause of death according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Statistics show that 88,000 deaths occurred every year from 2006 to 2010 due to drinking too ...
Views: 862 - Your risk of Alzheimer’s goes up if you have this… - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneMore than half of senior Americans have prediabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Prediabetes puts people at a higher risk of developing diabetes because they have elevated blood sugar. The good news is that prediabetes does not have to result in type 2 diabetes as long as ...
Views: 843 - Plantar fasciitis: Causes, symptoms and treatment - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneNow that you’re older you’re probably noticing a few more aches and pains. These aches and pains can make completing everyday tasks more difficult. If you’ve noticed that when you’re walking your heel in particular is causing you pain, it’s probably plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is the ...
Views: 735 - Joint pain getting to be too much? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAccording to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee replacement surgeries are on the rise – they have more than doubled since 2000. Obesity plays a factor, as more Americans living with worn-out, painful knees. Knee replacement surgery seems like a one-time fix to ease the ...
Views: 883 - 4 things you need to know about intimacy and aging - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are certain “truths” we are told as we age and many we just accept. For example we might be told that our hearing or vision may fade, or our energy levels won’t be as high. Many aspects of aging are discussed openly so we aren’t faced with too many surprises. But one topic that seems to ...
Views: 1109 - You should never hide this symptom from your doctor - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Victor MarchioneTake a second to look at your feet and legs. How do they look? Do they appear to be swollen? If so, does this happen often? Swollen feet and legs are often overlooked as symptoms because we associate them with aging. But ignoring swelling could be detrimental to your health. Diagnosing ...
Views: 737 - Memory getting bad? Could be because of this… - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneIt’s very rare that one condition affects only one part of the body. The body is made up of many connective systems and so when one system goes, others suffer. Case in point, hearing loss doesn’t solely affect your ability to hear. It can affect your entire body. Hearing loss, as of yet, ...
Views: 739 - Can You Be Smarter? - Meta-Learning Series Part 3 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Lucas ThomasMany People Learn in many different ways. Sometimes people prefer to learn through actually seeing the process in action (Visual) while others prefer to have it explained to them in finer detail and ask questions for immediate feedback (Verbal). Most of the time people want and need both as ...
Views: 1610 - Seniors: Do this one thing to cut your risk of heart failure in half - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 5.1-millions Americans have heart failure. Heart failure is the result of the heart not functioning properly and can lead to death. Aging is a large factor in the function of the heart, so many seniors are at risk for developing ...
Views: 867 - Know the facts about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe ability to see is part of the five senses, which we use not only to experience the world, but better our health. Over time, vision loss may occur and make our ability to see more difficult. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss in America. ...
Views: 770 - Best 4 Resources to Help You Care for an Elderly Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Anica OaksCaring for someone elderly is not easy, and this care can become more difficult as their age increases. The caregiver needs to be patient, dedicated, and understanding. Even with these fine qualities, there are situations that arise in caregiving that can be difficult if they are not well ...
Views: 1143 - Seniors: How you can experience more intimacy as you age - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2015 from Victor MarchioneA lot of things in your life have probably started to slow down as you’ve aged. Maybe your digestion isn’t as effective and running around isn’t as easy. These are to be expected as we grow old. But there’s one aspect in our life that can actually get better over the years and that’s intimacy ...
Views: 1059 - Is your borderline personality disorder affecting you relationship? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThink of a garden just starting out. You have seeds, soil and water and so you plant the seeds, water them and let nature run its course. But let’s imagine you begin to neglect the garden, you don’t let it receive sun or deprive it of water. Unfortunately this garden will not flourish and you ...
Views: 942 - Agoraphobia: Causes, symptoms and natural remedies - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAnxiety comes in many different forms. One may be anxious about life, work, situations and even their environment. There is one form of anxiety which can limit your ability to leave your house because the fear of being trapped or helpless overcomes you. This type of anxiety is called agoraphobia ...
Views: 860 - Your lack of sleep can cause heart disease - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere is a slew of health conditions which are plaguing Americans. From diabetes, to blood pressure these are just some health concerns wrecking havoc on the health of Americans. Some health concerns are related, so much so that if one area is unhealthy it can lead to additional health concerns. ...
Views: 917 - Surprising thing that increases your risk of heart attack - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAge, smoking, obesity, family history, blood pressure, cholesterol and lack of exercise are all known risk factors of having a heart attack. Therefore, we all get our vitals checked at the doctors, try to eat well and occasionally go for an outdoorsy walk when the weather is nice. But there is ...
Views: 915 - Connection between Thyroid Disorders and Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Estimates that 29.1 million Americans have diabetes and among that group 8.1 million cases are undiagnosed. With such high numbers diabetes prevention is on the forefront of health. We currently know and understand many causes of type 2 ...
Views: 1083 - Parkinson’s disease: Real cause revealed - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneFor years little was known about Parkinson’s disease. Without a cause a cure could not be found. But after extensive research we’re closer to a potential cure as scientists have now discovered a cause for Parkinson’s disease. But before we get into this new breakthrough, let’s discuss further ...
Views: 775 - Carpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2015 from Victor MarchioneCarpal tunnel syndrome: Facts and prevention What was once only available in certain industries now appear to be everywhere. And if you didn’t know how to use one at first you very well better amp up your skills. What exactly are we talking about? Well computers of course! From desktops, to ...
Views: 799 - What Causes Varicose Veins, Preventing Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBothered by those swollen, twisted veins visible in your legs and feet? They don’t make you feel confident about putting on your bathing suit to go swimming or wearing shorts to make the most of the warm weather. If this is you, though, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans have varicose ...
Views: 868 - Effects of Exercise on Brain Health, Power and Memory - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOne more reason to exercise; it helps not only strengthen your muscles and keep your body healthy and fit but now studies show that exercise can help clear mind and strengthen memory too. Scientists now say that exercise has broad benefits on cognition, particularly improvements in ...
Views: 869 - 6 factors to help you live to 100, the secret to living to 100 - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThe life expectancy rate in the United States sits just below 79-years-old. This is nowhere near the small state of Monaco, which has the highest life expectancy – 89.73 years. For years, people have been trying to unravel the secrets to living a long life. Thanks to new research, more light has ...
Views: 920 - An Endless Struggle with Smart yet Irritating Chinese Mosquitoes - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Thabet Sava HassanAfter residing in China for the past twelve years, I still dread the arrival of summer due to the fact that I am having an endless struggle with the smart yet aggravating Chinese mosquitoes. Regardless of my efforts, I seem to fail in persuading them to leave me alone in order to accomplish ...
Views: 1338 - Fitness classes for baby boomers, a fun way stays fit and healthy - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from Intern OntrixAt the point when listening to the word exercise, a large portion of us have a tendency to feel debilitated by the picture of an old, rotten and exhausting rec center. Exploration has demonstrated that practice can give numerous medical advantages to individuals at any age bunches, particularly ...
Views: 1007 - An Ultimate Guide To Effectively Childproof Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ...
Views: 1333 - An Ultimate Guide To Effectively Childproof Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Anna RodriguezIf parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is ...
Views: 1308 - Get to know the different types of schizophrenia - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAlthough mental illness issues are becoming more openly talked about, there is still a heavy stigma that surrounds them. As news media portrays criminals as having some mental disorder, society associates mental illness with people who are harmful and dangerous. Learning more about mental ...
Views: 870 - To Prepare For a Conscious End of Life - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2015 from Marc LernerOver 90% of deaths are preceded by an illness. After first diagnosis of a serious illness, but when death is not yet a threat, you can develop habits to make that time in your life have quality. Living a quality life to your final breath is something we all can do, if we consciously prepare to ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - You are as Old as You Feel - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2015 from Lorna YeBeing the oldest child in my family, I feel I have never been young. No matter how young I am, my siblings are always younger. My mom has never forgotten to remind me how old I have been on my birthdays and expected me to be everyone’s big sister. At 10, I felt old. At 20, I felt old. This ...
Views: 1142 - Five Tips for Visiting an Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Dixie SomersCurrently, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and 1 out of 3 seniors in America will die from some sort of dementia. These numbers are staggering in and of themselves, but these are only a small fraction of the people whose lives are impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
Views: 1797 - Key Benefits Of Cauliflower in enlarged prostate - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanNutrient-rich cauliflower - one of the most commonly used for cooking vegetables in our kitchen. Cauliflower - is not only very tasty vegetable, but also herbal remedy. Inflorescence of this vegetable contains such vital nutrients like indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help in preventing ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Pros and Cons of Dental Veneers - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Ashlea DrakefordEveryone wants brighter and more beautiful smile, in and veneers are a great way to get it. They are the most conservative cosmetic restoration available in modern dentistry. Veneers, or laminates as they are also known, can create an attractive and uniform appearance. However, this treatment is ...
Views: 1266 - How to Stay Active in Your Golden Years - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Bill ClarkIt's vitally important that you stay active in your senior years, not only to keep your body in great shape, but also to keep your mind sharp. If you've ever encountered a senior who sat at home every day, didn't really go out and socialise with others, and didn't stay active, you probably ...
Views: 1116 - The Best Senior Wellness Strategies for Maximum Health and Longevity - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyIt’s important for seniors to do everything they can to take care of themselves and stay healthy. If you’re a senior, there are some simple lifestyle habits that you can easily incorporated into your daily routine which will help you lead a long and healthy life. Here are some of the best senior ...
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