Aspirin May Double Risk of Macular Degeneration
Aspirin is great for soothing headaches and is also recommended to lower the risk of heart attack in some patients. However, daily aspirin use may double a senior’s risk of developing the “wet” form of...
View ArticleExercise-Gaming Yields More Cognitive Benefits than Traditional Exercise
t’s no secret that exercise keeps our bodies and minds young and healthy. However, a new study shows that seniors who incorporate interactive video games into their workouts see even bigger benefits...
View ArticleSurprising Reasons to Give Mom Chocolate This Mother’s Day
Chocolate. It’s often the way to a mother’s heart. And studies show that eating more of it may actually be beneficial. A British study suggests that eating chocolate, preferably organic chocolate with...
View ArticleTips to Save a Relationship From Caregiver Stress
Caring for a loved one is rewarding in many ways, and can often strengthen a relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care. However, studies have shown that it can also be a stressful...
View ArticleResources to Help Battle Addiction, Heart Disease and Stroke
We would like to share with you two very helpful websites we have found which provide useful information. A Guide to Addiction, Heart Disease, and Stroke:...
View ArticleSeniors Coping with Cold Weather
As a person ages, their body’s ability to retain body heat lowers. As a result, many elderly people feel uncomfortably cold even when it is warm outside. One can only imagine then how frigid an elderly...
View ArticleDietary Advice for Elders
It is just as important for elderly people to eat a balanced diet as it is at any other age. In fact, as we age we are usually less active and require fewer calories each day. For this reason, it is...
View ArticleHow to Manage Arthritis Effectively
Living with any form of Arthritis can be very bothersome for people who suffer from it. Arthritis is described as an inflammation of the joints, which stems from different conditions such as infection...
View ArticleCatching The Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Forgetfulness comes with old age, or so everyone believes. So then how is it that an individual can tell what is a normal “senior moment” and what is a more serious sign of Alzheimer’s Disease? 1....
View ArticleHome Care Financial Advice
Here is an article from the Financial Times – When Diane Flint visits an elderly patient on her rounds in Manchester, New Hampshire, to check on his newly attached prosthetic limb, she was regaled with...
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