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- Top 10 Social Networks for Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneAs of the most recent count, members of Facebook worldwide have exceeded the 500 million mark and are well on their way to hit 600 million. And if current First World statistics are to be relied on, it is safe to assume that a great chunk of those people belong to the demographic group whose age ...
Views: 20250 - Dry Eye: Prevention & Reversal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutDry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions. In 1990, about 33 million Americans experienced varying degrees of dry eye symptoms. By 1997 that figure increased to an alarming 59 million. The symptoms may include dryness, grittiness, irritation, burning and even excessive tearing or ...
Views: 13933(1 vote) - Improve Your Eyesight The Natural Way - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from Jon RhodesMany people's eyes begin deteriorating in later life. It seems that very little is done to help prevent this. Excuse my cynicism, but the opticians do absolutely nothing to help this. They merely keep testing peoples visions until they have deteriorated to a point where they deem they need ...
Views: 12706(1 vote) - Running An Auto Body Shop For Success - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2012 from Rusty HongAuto body shop can be a extremely lucrative business for you but only should you be in a position to run it according to the business needs. Numerous Auto body shops failed to continue right after first year of their start thanks to poor management and lack of expertise and exposure of the ...
Views: 9968 - Easy Things You Can Do To Improve Your Health and Live Longer - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Dr. Melanie Beingessner“The next century will be dominated by the concerns of the elderly” affirms Ken Minaker, MD., Chief of Geriatric Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. By the year 2050, our average life expectancy is projected to be 82.6 ...
Views: 5802 - Arthritis and the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David JenkinsIn those over the age of sixty-five, there are a number of conditions, diseases, and actions that can cause great harm and are in fact much more common in this age group. However, of all of these disorders, arthritis is the most common condition among the elderly. The term arthritis is not ...
Views: 5393(3 votes) - “Senior Proofing” Bathrooms – Ways to Prevent Falls and other Accidents - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderMany seniors fall victim to neglecting personal hygiene, not out of forgetfulness, but because navigating themselves through a slippery bathtub or shower is not only exhausting, but also downright scary. Although they may resist it in the beginning, seniors who wish to stay at home and prolong ...
Views: 5310(2 votes) - How to Encourage Self-Care in Elderly Relatives - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Rodney StrangeElderly self-care is a concept that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. In short, it’s exactly what it sounds like: It’s a set of tools and strategies designed to encourage elderly people to care for themselves and to be in charge of their own health. Adherents of this movement view ...
Views: 5234(1 vote) - Nine Mistakes People Make When Caring for a Dying Parent - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Sky PalmaThinking that they’re off the hook if a sibling is doing the primary care Although it's rare for siblings to care for a parent equally, ideally, it should be a family responsibility. Not treating it as such will haunt you later on, even if you live far away from your ailing parent. Sometimes ...
Views: 4995(1 vote) - Elderly Healthcare Issues and Suggested Solutions - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Simon MorrisIt is a well-known fact that elderly healthcare issues are more complex and more sensitive than those of normal young persons. As a person grows older, especially beyond 50, body organs start getting weaker with the passage of time. Thus, they become more vulnerable and prone to various ...
Views: 4828 - The Effects of Low Blood Sugar on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelNew research (from the Journal of the American Medical Association 2009) suggests a link between dangerously low blood sugar and dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes raises more questions about the strategy of aggressively treating diabetes patients to achieve tight glycaemic ...
Views: 4648(7 votes) - Caring For Elderly Parents? How To Say No Without Feeling Guilty - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Michele WahlderSaying NO to a parent's request without feeling guilty is extremely difficult for most of us! However, the ability to set limits with loved ones is a crucial skill needed to maintain emotional, physical, and spiritual health. When caring for an elderly parent, we need all the energy, ...
Views: 4514 - A Wise Daughter’s Guide to Her Parents’ Real Estate - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Even more difficult, may be guiding them ...
Views: 4355(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infections Cause Dementia In The Elderly? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Becky FeolaRecently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness. Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any ...
Views: 3946(1 vote) - Skin Care for Seniors - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2008 from Mary DavisAGE-RELATED SKIN CHANGES Our skin changes as we age. A baby's skin has a much thicker fat layer and a much thinner epidermis. Babies have smooth, soft skin partly because they have a much higher percentage of hyaluronic acid, a compound capable of retaining 1000x its weight in water. In ...
Views: 3896 - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3709(1 vote) - Can I Really Afford To Live In An Independent Retirement Community? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Valerie VanBoovenMaybe it’s the thought of mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, or the kitchen faucet that needs to be repaired. The multitude of responsibilities and maintenance involved in keeping up your current home may make the move to an Independent Living Community look very attractive. But is it ...
Views: 3688 - You can easily lower your blood pressure without medication . so many ways . Pick what works for you - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBlood Pressure Blood pressure bullets • Eating less sugar leads to steadier blood sugar levels and that turns off the high blood pressure gene. Limit sugary drinks and opt for whole grain high fiber carbs. • Omega 3 will moderately improve high blood pressure. • Folic acid and calcium can ...
Views: 3664(1 vote) - Hemiparesis Overview After A Stroke or TBI with Associated Conditions and Initial Care You Should Expect With Tips on Rehab and Communication - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardHemiparesis is a medical term that refers to weakness in one side of the body. “Hemi” means half and “paresis” means weakness. It is also associated with the medical term hemiplegia, which means paralysis of one side of the body. For individuals affected with hemiparesis, there is still ...
Views: 3462(2 votes) - How To Make It Easier For Aging Parents To Get Out Of Bed - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Kevin CampbellSome teenagers and younger adults have difficulty getting out of bed because they are tired, lazy or were out late the night before. Seniors have difficulty getting out of bed for different reasons. It's not that they do not want to get out of bed but because they have physical difficulty ...
Views: 3355(1 vote) - Tips for Living Alone After Head Injury With Hemiparesis and Avoiding Falls and Injuries - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardHemiparesis Living is difficult even when you have close family support or caretaker close by. However as we who have been injured in some way, or previously experienced head injury brain damage resulting in hemiparesis, as we age, or children grow up, spouses may move apart find ourselves ...
Views: 3266(1 vote) - Home is Where The Heart Is -- What to Do When a Dementia Patient Keeps Asking to Go Home - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul Hood“...Every day’s an endless stream Of cigarettes and magazines And each town looks the same to me The movies and the factories And every stranger’s face I see Reminds me that I long to be Homeward Bound I wish I was Homeward Bound Home, where my thought’s escaping Home, where my music’s ...
Views: 3260(1 vote) - Different Types of Dental Problem in Your Teeth - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Tom littleGums Disease is often a warning of something serious problem, a warning that your body is disagreeable to better itself. Cardinal statesman signs of extravasations gums are: swollen, traumatic or responsive gums; blisters around the gums; appearance of the gums; and the trauma itself that occurs ...
Views: 3245(1 vote) - What is A Root Canal? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Dental ChicagoA root canal has two meanings. The first one is basically the space within the root of the tooth which holds the dental nerve as well as connective tissues called the dental pulp. The other one reflects the dental operation wherein the dental pulp is cleaned out and disinfected in order to ...
Views: 3226(1 vote) - Giving back with care: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from David Woods''The tiger is ready to go. That was great!'' These were the words spoken by an 82-year-old man who just went through a geriatric massage therapy session- a comforting massage for the elderly! Massage therapists working in hospitals and nursing homes, claim that the feeling after giving a ...
Views: 3102(6 votes) - Nursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from William HayesNursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly Nursing homes are not all sipping lemonade and playing backgammon. There are a lot of serious medical and emotional issues to deal with in order to run a successful home. Nurses and administrators have the task of being mindful at all times ...
Views: 3037 - Tips After a Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting in Hemiparesis and Minimizing Impact on Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardWith hemiparesis, daily life is obviously affected. Exercise at home and assistive aids will help to increase mobility and improve independence. Repeated practice of regular daily activity increases body control and coordination for daily tasks. Individuals with hemiparesis learn to perform ...
Views: 3015(1 vote) - Importance of Elderly Healthcare and Home Care - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Simon MorrisLife expectancy has increased significantly in the developed world during last few years and people live longer than they used to about a couple of decades ago. This is due to the advancement in medical science as well as due to availability and new developments in elderly health care. Now days, ...
Views: 2916 - Senior Citizen Communities Struggle With Hard Times - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaThe real estate industry is in a virtual free fall. Even as rental rates drop, vacancy rates are soaring in many locations. When the market hits bottom, the value of commercial real estate may settle at depression levels, according to some independent reports. This is a major reason assisted ...
Views: 2910(1 vote) - What is Foot Drop Definition Its Causes Symptoms Physical Therapy for Foot Drop Exercises With Long Term Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat is Foot Drop? Foot drop is a paralysis or weakness of muscles that causes difficulty in lifting the forefoot. This leads to an abnormal walking pattern, with the forefoot dragging along the ground. People with foot drop often compensate by lifting the knee higher while walking. Foot ...
Views: 2892(1 vote) - Tai Chi & Qigong: Going With the Flow to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Bill GallagherStress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to ...
Views: 2860(2 votes) - Vitamin B Supplements Could Prevent Alzheimer's Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelAnother recent study has shown the remarkable effects of vitamin B3 on memory loss and high doses of Vitamin B3 could have a dramatic effect on the progression of this disease. This further breakthrough (which as readers of The Alzheimer's Alternative you are already aware of!) comes from the ...
Views: 2766(7 votes) - Understanding Mental Illnesses Claiming Disability Tax Credit - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Emely PorterMental illnesses include all such ailments wherein there is any kind of mental disorder that affects the normality of a person. Mental disorders can be of several types and can vary from a mild condition to a severe one. A person suffering from such disorders usually loses the ability to think ...
Views: 2731 - Bladder health / Bladder Cancer the do's and don'ts - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBladder health /Cancer Try the berry cure for great health · Berries and lemon juice contains as many caner-preventing flavonoids as five cups of broccoli. Your health · Men who drink plenty of low-sugar fluids have a lower risk of developing bladder cancer. · ...
Views: 2721(1 vote) - Government Assisted Living - Elderly Care By The State - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Allen CallerAssisted living facility can be a boon for lonely elderly people. Here, they can get help with their daily activities and be among people who share common thoughts and interests. But the facility does not come cheap by any standards. It can cost a whopping $2000 to $5000 per month. Sure, it is ...
Views: 2659(2 votes) - The Top 5 Must-haves for Seniors to Live Independently - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneIdeally, we would all love to allow our senior loved ones to continue living in their beloved home, the repository of all their most treasured memories, instead of forcing them to live in a nursing facility. However, letting seniors live independently does have its own challenges. The most ...
Views: 2635 - An American Universal Health Care System - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Hugo GallegosIn this article, we discuss some facts, statistics, and negative aspects of a universal health care plan for America. Real health care reform is a complex issue; therefore it's not possible to cover every aspect of universal health care or reform of the current system in this short article. ...
Views: 2620(1 vote) - Are You Living Safely? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Adero AllisonAs we age we often take things for granted. We’ve lived in our homes for many years and have become accustomed to the way things are but are we alert to changes that may impact our safety in our homes? Many of the people I work with have difficulty with balance. Whether caused by an ear ...
Views: 2615(2 votes) - Recognizing Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Renee BarnowAfter my Mom’s partial hip replacement in late July 2009, I recognized the resistance I was relying on while engaging with her. Mom’s default position when she experiences tough times in various forms is to want to die. “You know what I want. I want to be dead,” is her mantra. In response, I ...
Views: 2580(1 vote) - Are You in Danger of Becoming a Middle Class Bag Lady? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergYou see them everywhere. Maybe your aunt or even your mother is one. Women with middle and even upper bracket financial backgrounds are pinching pennies and depriving themselves in their golden years. Sometimes we find it comical, as when 78-year-old cousin Bessie brings a plastic bag to the ...
Views: 2573(1 vote) - ***9 Steps for Handling Your Parents' Real Estate In A Tough Economy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Good communication is the key to ...
Views: 2529(18 votes) - The Importance of a Healthy Diet in Old Age - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Mamoon KayA balanced, healthy diet is an important part of life at any age, but it takes on a more serious role for the elderly, who need to watch what they eat closely for several reasons. Seniors are more likely to be on medication, which could interact with certain foods, or they may be on restricted ...
Views: 2500 - CNA Nursing Assistant: Do You Want an Easier Workday? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Antoinette CapriDo you enjoy being a CNA, but the pay could be better? Do you like the residents and wish you could get them better care? Believe me, I understand. Being a certified nursing assistant is one of the most rewarding, yet frustrating jobs on the planet. Worst of all, most people really don't ...
Views: 2493 - 10 hygiene tips your children should follow at school - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2018 from Angelina ClaireChildren are more inclined to fall sick than adults, the reason being that children are in close contact with other children at daycare or school where germs are easily transmitted. Unfortunately, most children are not as conscious of personal hygiene as they should be, which increases their ...
Views: 2472 - Funding Care at Home - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Laura LuckettIf you or your relative has reached a point where care at home is required there are lots of options open to you from a range of service providers providing round-the- clock live in care. However, it is vital to consider how you are going to fund it, as state funding is not available to many. ...
Views: 2464 - Spirit at Work in Long Term Care - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Dr. Jane SimingtonSpirit at Work in Long-term Care Abstract The authors discuss the moral distress that surfaces around responding to last-minute sick calls in a long-term care (LTC) facility. Presented within the context of Spirit at Work (SAW), the scenarios and solutions ...
Views: 2445(1 vote) - Elder Abuse – Financial Scamming of Swindling - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from William HayesWhen a family member or loved one gets older, it is common for us to worry about them. Should they be put in a home? How can their needs be best met? Can we trust those who are looking after them? Sadly, these causes for concern are justified. Cases of abuse are far too common for us to pretend ...
Views: 2441 - Effective And Natural Treatment For Trigeminal Neuralgia - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from daniel perryTrigeminal Neuralgia is a condition that can cause stabbing shocking pains in the face. In some cases, there is inflammation or a tumor placing pressure on nerves. However, many times, modern western medical science finds no apparent reason for the pain. This leaves many people searching for a ...
Views: 2413 - Are You Listening? At Home Care… When Love Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Stella NsongThe Caregiver’s Companion: What to Do When Your Parents Are Losing Their Independence With record numbers of adults entering their senior years, and many living longer than ever, the need for families to provide quality, manageable at-home care or assisted living care for their aging parents ...
Views: 2405(1 vote) - 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 ...
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