Health

What’s new with Prostate Health Prostate Health – The prostate is in the news again. More cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in men than breast cancer in women. The number of cases is expected to increase in the future. There are appeals for more funding to study this problem and to make people more… Continue reading Prostate Health

Going Bald – Our hair actually acts as a “buffer”, protecting us from the environment, assisting in the dissipation of body heat (to keep our temperature normal) and helps act as a barricade against infection. Evidence suggests that hair loss may be mainly caused by dihydrotestosterone, or DHT; a potent hormone that is closely related… Continue reading Hair Loss – Male Pattern Baldness

HGH and effects on aging HGH Human Growth Hormone – An exciting discovery made about 15 years ago has linked the aging process to declining levels of certain hormones. The research has shown that the body’s maintenance, repair and regulating systems are damaged as key hormones, produced by endocrine glands, drop to low levels.  Our well… Continue reading HGH (Human Growth Hormone)

What is a Geriatric Geriatric Care Manager? Geriatric Geriatric Care Managers provide a variety of services for seniors and caregivers. A Geriatric Geriatric Care Manager generally provides a home assessment and then creates a senior care plan recommendation based on the interview. Of course, you are not obligated to implement any portion of the care… Continue reading Geriatric Care Management

A handbook for taking care of senior parents Becoming and then working as a caregiver for a friend or family member is a pretty tough undertaking.  Choosing to do so is more than just agreeing to take on a few added responsibilities.  It is in effect, choosing a lifestyle.    Most people that require care are… Continue reading Your Caregiver’s Handbook

Unleashing the Power of Smartwatches for Seniors Introduction As technology continues to evolve, it’s not just the younger generation reaping the rewards. Today’s seniors can also harness the power of the digital age for their health, well-being, and connectivity. A prime example is the smartwatch-a device that does more than just tell time. In this… Continue reading Smartwatches for Seniors: Top 5 Picks for 2023

Growing older often comes with a unique set of challenges. For many seniors, striking a balance between maintaining their independence and ensuring their safety becomes increasingly important. After thoroughly exploring a variety of senior-focused products, there’s one that stands out and comes highly recommended – the medical alert system. These devices promise a harmonious blend… Continue reading Why Medical Alert Systems Are a Game Changer for Seniors

Growing older is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean it’s a journey without challenges. Whether you are a senior citizen yourself or caring for a loved one in their golden years, it’s important to understand the nuances of aging gracefully in today’s world. This long-form article will offer key wellness tips for… Continue reading Essential Wellness Tips for Seniors in Today’s World

Why They Matter and Data-Driven Insights The importance of remaining physically and mentally active as we age cannot be overstated. Engaging in regular activities not only boosts physical health but also promotes mental and emotional well-being. This article will dive into the ten best activities for seniors, examining why they’re beneficial and providing data-backed evidence… Continue reading The Top 10 Activities for Seniors

Trends, Challenges, and the Road Ahead As the global population ages, senior care is becoming a significant focus for societies, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. This article explores the evolving landscape of senior care, highlighting key trends, examining existing challenges, and discussing possible solutions backed by intriguing data tables. 1. The Rising Senior Population The world… Continue reading 2023 The Changing Landscape of Senior Care

How do they work, and how do you get great results from them?  Some tips on working with search engines. Search Engine Basics By Kasey Chang An Internet Search Engine is one of the most powerful tools available on the Internet. If you know how to use it properly, and learn how to interpret the… Continue reading Search Engines for Seniors

Internet Usage Among Seniorsby: Jeremy Trogg Though people over 60 still lag behind their younger counterparts in Internet usage, the number of seniors online is expected to swell from 14 million in 2000 to more than 27 million in by 2003, according to Internet market research firm Jupiter Media Metrix.   The main reason seniors start… Continue reading Internet Usage Among Seniors

One of the advantages of being retired is that you get more leisure time to travel. Here are some ways to stretch your travel dollars further… Online Fare Engines Like search engines for websites, there are search engines for airfares.  Orbitz (orbitz.com) is probably the best known, as it was started by the big 5… Continue reading Friendly Skies for Less – Finding Travel Bargains Online

by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Takers and caretakers often seem to find each other! As a counselor who has worked with relationships for 37 years, I can tell you that this is the most frequent relationship dynamic that I encounter. Takers are people who tend to be narcissistic; that is, they are self-centered with an excessive… Continue reading Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers 

Personal Power Personal power could be defined in many ways, but essentially, personal power is the strength that lies within you to accomplish hard tasks, it’s what you draw on when things are not going well, and it’s what helps you survive catastrophe. Personal power is what it takes to make risky moves, to believe in… Continue reading Personal Power – Losing Your Personal Power

Do What You Hate The Most How do we get by in life?  Have you ever thought about it?  If you ask anyone on any given day, “What do you really want to do today”, the answer would rarely be, “Eat some raw broccoli!”  Of all the choices that we have in a given day as to… Continue reading Living Life to the Fullest

… sap you and zap your personal power An interesting and disturbing trend seems to be on the rise in America, and that is fully grown adult children living at home with their parents, often well into their 20’s and even 30’s.  One has to wonder what the reasons are for this, though there seems to… Continue reading Adult Kids Who Stay At Home

Reducing your stress load Caregiver stress, caregiver burnout, caregiver meltdown — there are many different words we use to describe that feeling when you just can’t go on caring any longer, when you are beyond exhaustion, drained of all physical, spiritual and emotional reserves. Stress does more than just affect our moods, it can even… Continue reading Stress Reduction Techniques

Do you get enough sleep? If you are like most people, the answer is probably “no”. Add care giving to the equation, and the ability and time to get enough sleep fades quickly. Most of us use weekends to catch up on sleep just a little. But if you require extra sleep each weekend or… Continue reading Getting Enough Sleep

Senior companion services are a great way to mix day care and night care and help reduce boredom, anxiety, loneliness, and fear of being left alone.  All of these are primary reasons that many seniors who live alone finally give up and make the stressful decision to leave their own home… something they otherwise don’t want… Continue reading Companion Services for Seniors