Category: Health

Incontinence: Convincing an Elderly Parent to Wear Adult Diapers

Published: 04/10/13

While growing older can bring a wonderful sense of wisdom and the satisfaction of a life well lived, there are not-so-desirable situations that can accompany […]

Coping with Everyday Challenges

Published: 03/13/13

The older we get, the more difficult everyday tasks become. Reading, participating in conversations, cleaning and running errands can become monumental tasks as vision, hearing, […]

Boosting the Brain Helps the Whole Body

Published: 12/28/12

It’s a well-known fact that staying physically active can help seniors stay healthy and live longer. But it’s just as important to keep mentally active […]

Important Facts About Diabetes in the Elderly

Published: 09/26/12

Older people can suffer from any number of illnesses, just like younger people. Nevertheless, a few chronic disorders are predominating in the elderly. Heart disease, […]

Keep an Eye on Your Elderly Loved One’s Vision

Published: 07/29/12

All five of the senses – vision, touch, smell, hearing and taste – need a minimum level of stimulation, called a threshold, before they register […]

Sleep Problems in the Golden Years

Published: 04/02/12

We imagine our senior years to be a time to relax and enjoy a lifetime of memories. With the stress of jobs and raising a […]

How to Recognize Depression in Your Elderly Loved One

Published: 01/22/12

Unfortunately, depression is very common among the senior population. Of course, for some, this has been a lifelong condition. For others, it has been brought […]

Friendship Benefits Seniors in Every Way

Published: 11/22/11

Time spent with friends is never wasted. The companionship of friends is important to anyone at any age. The support and fun to be had […]

The Benefits of Water Exercise

Published: 10/24/11

It is well documented that exercise is beneficial to a person’s health. This is also true when we reach our later years in life. As […]

Five Things You Should Know About Arthritis

Published: 08/25/11

Arthritis is a painful disease that is an inflammation of the joints and has become one of the most common diseases in those over the […]

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