Hair Loss – Male Pattern Baldness

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 (Human Growth Hormone)

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)

Geriatric Care Management

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

Your Caregiver’s Handbook

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

Before You Buy Long-Term Insurance Coverage

Things you should ask before you buy Times are changing.  Fifty years ago, long-term care insurance wasn’t even really thought of.  For one thing, few people lived past their late 60’s and so long-term care wasn’t as much the norm as it is today.  The second thing is that extended families tended to stay closer… Continue reading Before You Buy Long-Term Insurance Coverage

Why Seniors Should Use a Blackbox in Their Cars: The Overlooked Benefits

In recent years, the surge in technology has introduced a myriad of innovative devices designed to make driving safer and more efficient. One such device that’s gaining traction, especially among seniors, is the car blackbox. Commonly associated with airplanes, blackboxes in cars, also known as event data recorders or dash cams, record various pieces of… Continue reading Why Seniors Should Use a Blackbox in Their Cars: The Overlooked Benefits