‘Tis the Season for Safety: What to Look for When Visiting Aging Relatives
The holiday season is here, and if you’re like a lot of Americans, you’re going to be visiting loved ones. There are many ways to don that holiday spirit, but perhaps none are more important than helping make sure your loved ones have everything they need to get through the season. As Santa knows, the […]
Have a Holly, Jolly, Warm, and Healthy Holiday Season
Between the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s important to prepare for the seasonal weather.
Dry Mouth May Lead to Other Health Issues
A dry mouth may seem like an insignificant and harmless problem, but it can lead to other health issues. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth occurs when there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth wet.
Dealing with Shingles
If you’re like most people, you have probably experienced the uncomfortable feeling of chickenpox as a child. The very same virus causes shingles.
What do YOU Prefer to be Called?
What do you prefer to be called? Senior citizen or older adult….or spring chicken for that matter? What are your thoughts on the subject?
Take the 3 Week Challenge and Tame Holiday Madness
I happen to have the perfect solution to calm your holiday madness. It is so perfect that you are even able to use this solution year-round.
Turn Holiday Sadness to Gladness
Regardless of your situation, there are plenty of things you can do over the holidays to help you through it. You may not think so now, but being alone is really not as bad as it sounds.
Maintaining a Safe Living Environment at Home
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a challenge. If you are caring for them at home, you bear full responsibility for their well-being, and the precautions you take must increase as their needs progress.
Hear no Evil
Seeing may be believing, but hearing is just as important. Without your hearing, you wouldn’t be able to enjoy your favorite song or listen to a loved one’s voice.
We All Sing the Blues
A common case of the blues is normal, but how do we know when our sadness level has elevated to something more serious? Depression is a disease that affects people of all ages for a variety of reasons.
Eye Care and Keeping
Many of us rely on glasses to see, but we shouldn’t depend on them to keep our eyes healthy. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to strengthen your vision and detect diseases. With the proper care and keeping, your eyesight can improve.
Finance Options for Long-Term Care
According to www.longtermcare.gov, 70% of adults age 65 and older will need some form of long-term care such as a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or personal care services. Saving for your retirement is one thing, but saving for long-term care services can be an entirely different ball of wax.
Common Prostate Problems in Men 50+
With aging comes hormonal change. As a result, men can experience swelling of the walnut-sized gland surrounding the urethra – known as the prostate – which can lead to frequent or difficult urination.
New Light Being Shed on Precursor to Alzheimer’s
This under-diagnosed memory condition — a stage beyond typical forgetfulness — can be prevented. Find out how and get tips on how to help a loved one with memory problems.
Q&A Corner: What to do About the Clutter?
While some people see “stuff” as clutter, others attach feelings to items – which makes downsizing difficult. The first step in the de-cluttering process is to understand and address those emotions.
The Taste of Fall
Whether it’s apple-picking with the family or hanging up a festive wreath, autumn is the perfect inspiration for fun activities, new flavors, and creative ideas that you can do both at home and outdoors.
Tips to Stay Fit
Each week, I applaud my grandmother for attending a local exercise class. Though the social aspect is the draw, the benefit is a healthier self. Recently, I was given the chance to observe the class and interview her instructor Al Schmidt, an entertaining man with a passion for staying fit.
Mental Health That Will Have You Living Longer
In today’s world, there are so many ways to improve our physical health: taking vitamins, exercising, eating a healthy diet. But what about our mental health?
Movies in the Park – Get Out & Watch!
Movies….everyone loves a good movie and there’s no better novelty than seeing one of your favorites under a starry sky. Luckily, the Chicago Park District gives you just that opportunity with their Movies in the Park program.
Food Substitutions for Healthier Eating
I love the concept of making simple substitutions to that allow you to enjoy meals while avoiding the negative impact on dietary health. Making easy changes multiple times a day compounds the health benefits over time.
Sundowner’s Syndrome
When the sun goes down, many of us are filled with a peaceful satisfaction, knowing that another day has come to an end. It’s a time for reflection, a time to gather with family, and a time to renew as we sleep. For those who suffer from Sundowner’s Syndrome and the caretakers who look after them, the setting sun is often a time of fear and dread.
The Dreaded Conversation
At some point, whether you like it or not, you will have to take charge of your parent’s care. There are more than a dozen scenarios regarding how their final years will unfold, but regardless of the situation, you will be responsible for handling their health care as well as funeral arrangements.
Revealing New Study on In-Home Care
Hiring in-home care can be confusing and complicated, as anyone who has ever gone through the process can tell you. Many believe that working with a home care agency is safer than hiring an independent caregiver – and for good reason. Training, liability coverage, replacement caregivers, and billing are all issues that may make it […]
Tips from an Orthopedic Nurse
Nurse Kathy Juran has been in the orthopedic world for over thirty years as a confident and skilled caretaker. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with her and discuss the topics of bone care, accident prevention, and orthopedic surgery. I found her knowledge to be essential for anyone in need of healthy bones. […]
Skin Cancer in Older Adults on the Rise
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Over the past 31 years, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined.
