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- The Effects of Low Blood Sugar on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelNew research (from the Journal of the American Medical Association 2009) suggests a link between dangerously low blood sugar and dementia in older patients with type 2 diabetes raises more questions about the strategy of aggressively treating diabetes patients to achieve tight glycaemic ...
Views: 4655(7 votes) - Arthritic Pain - Something Wrong in Your Body - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Januar AmbertoHaving reflex is your body’s way of serviceable you that extensive is wrong. being some people, they tell "no pain, no gain" besides pain is a perfect that they've done principal to the spot of dying and the body are going to let you be schooled this. exceptionally of awareness is not that ...
Views: 1078(2 votes) - Care in Crisis Report - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Oliver StirkAge UK, a prominent charity which supports older people, has released its Care in Crisis Report 2012 which offers a damning analysis of the funding of social care services for older people in the UK. According to the report, which is based on both official data and Age UK’s research, spend on ...
Views: 1139(1 vote) - Dementia Awareness Should be Encouraged at Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Oliver StirkEarly diagnosis of dementia is crucial in ensuring that people are able to get the specialist dementia care and support they need to maintain independence and enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Being aware of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is particularly important at ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Four Essential Hygiene Cares for Senior Over 60 - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Ashley O'connorHygiene is vital for each one of us. Good hygiene can symbolize good health. That is why we tend to do so many practices to preserve our wellness. As a matter of fact, most people allot a budget to maintain proper hygiene. As people gets older, practicing proper hygiene becomes a bit ...
Views: 1561(1 vote) - How To deal With The Visual Disorders During Seniority - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Marina MileyThe gift of eyesight is precious and must be safeguarded through routine eye checks. Many eye diseases, if diagnosed promptly, can be treated effectively. Ophthalmic disorders that can occur during later in life are presbyopia, age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. Age-related ...
Views: 1629(2 votes) - How to wear headphones without damaging your ear? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2020 from srija DharAn international study conducted found that 51% of the high school students have experienced hearing damage due to overexposure to loud music and over usage of headphones. Also according to the World Health Organization, 43% of people aged 12-35 suffer from hearing problems. It is no doubt that ...
Views: 659(1 vote) - Is Dementia Normal? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from David JenkinsThere are a number of aspects of growing older that can be great about growing older. The adage that wisdom comes with age is most assuredly true, however there can be some things that become more difficult as a person ages. One of the most common diseases associated with growing older is ...
Views: 2194(2 votes) - Nine Mistakes People Make When Caring for a Dying Parent - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Sky PalmaThinking that they’re off the hook if a sibling is doing the primary care Although it's rare for siblings to care for a parent equally, ideally, it should be a family responsibility. Not treating it as such will haunt you later on, even if you live far away from your ailing parent. Sometimes ...
Views: 5005(1 vote) - Recognizing Resistance - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Renee BarnowAfter my Mom’s partial hip replacement in late July 2009, I recognized the resistance I was relying on while engaging with her. Mom’s default position when she experiences tough times in various forms is to want to die. “You know what I want. I want to be dead,” is her mantra. In response, I ...
Views: 2588(1 vote) - Senior Care Assistance - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from mijlo cirejcFort Worth Elder Care assistance is a caregiver program that allows elderly individuals to stay in the comfort of their own home with the added benefit of continual assistance. The Fort Worth Care giver that is provided can range from a caregiver stopping in frequently to all day care by a ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Seniors! The greatest Physical Difficulty as We Get Older – and Some Solutions - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Francoise BonhoureReduce Falls by Becoming Balanced Keeping one’s balance is what keeps us sure of taking steps without having to look at the ground to check if our feet are going to make it! Have you noticed? People who are unsure of their balance (their connection to the earth, the ground) always seem to ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Signs of a Stroke - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Ellen WoodFirst, cut this out and put it on your refrigerator with some magnets: SIGNS OF A STROKE – SAVE A LIFE! Tell the person: S “Smile.” T “Talk to me. Say, ‘Mary had a little lamb.’” R “Raise both arms.” O “Open your mouth and stick out your tongue.” Then you: K Kall 911 if ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Talk About Pulling The Plug On Grandma - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Byron RichardsThe debate on health care reform is heating up. Americans are starting to pay attention to what is going on. Big Pharma, in a panic, has bought protection from the Obama administration. The Obama administration, fearing for its political life, has struck an 11th hour deal with the slimiest ...
Views: 1204(3 votes) - Vitamin B Supplements Could Prevent Alzheimer's Memory Loss - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Steffan AbelAnother recent study has shown the remarkable effects of vitamin B3 on memory loss and high doses of Vitamin B3 could have a dramatic effect on the progression of this disease. This further breakthrough (which as readers of The Alzheimer's Alternative you are already aware of!) comes from the ...
Views: 2773(7 votes) - What is Foot Drop Definition Its Causes Symptoms Physical Therapy for Foot Drop Exercises With Long Term Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat is Foot Drop? Foot drop is a paralysis or weakness of muscles that causes difficulty in lifting the forefoot. This leads to an abnormal walking pattern, with the forefoot dragging along the ground. People with foot drop often compensate by lifting the knee higher while walking. Foot ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - What Seniors Must Know About Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Stefanie JeanneDo you suddenly wake up gasping for breath in the middle of the night? Do you snore? Do you feel tired in the morning or during the day, even if as far as you know it you’ve had a good night’s rest? Then you probably have sleep apnea. But what, exactly, is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea ...
Views: 1361(2 votes) - What Support Services are Available for Caregivers? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Johnny LoweryCaregivers often have a thankless job that leaves them tired and stressed out. Being a caregiver is a noble profession, but one that can burn you out quickly. It is important that you get the support that you need when you are a caregiver so that you are able to provide for your patient and ...
Views: 952(1 vote) - Are You Living Safely? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Adero AllisonAs we age we often take things for granted. We’ve lived in our homes for many years and have become accustomed to the way things are but are we alert to changes that may impact our safety in our homes? Many of the people I work with have difficulty with balance. Whether caused by an ear ...
Views: 2623(2 votes) - Giving back with care: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from David Woods''The tiger is ready to go. That was great!'' These were the words spoken by an 82-year-old man who just went through a geriatric massage therapy session- a comforting massage for the elderly! Massage therapists working in hospitals and nursing homes, claim that the feeling after giving a ...
Views: 3111(6 votes) - Government Assisted Living - Elderly Care By The State - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Allen CallerAssisted living facility can be a boon for lonely elderly people. Here, they can get help with their daily activities and be among people who share common thoughts and interests. But the facility does not come cheap by any standards. It can cost a whopping $2000 to $5000 per month. Sure, it is ...
Views: 2669(2 votes) - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1599(5 votes) - Stronger Than Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Terri RichardsI don't have cancer. But my Mom and my best friend do. Two of my grandparents did too. Many times I have thought about the great strength they have shown in fighting this elusive opponent. How do you fight it? You can't see it on the outside, but you know it's there. Any given day you wonder if ...
Views: 937(8 votes) - Arthritis and the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David JenkinsIn those over the age of sixty-five, there are a number of conditions, diseases, and actions that can cause great harm and are in fact much more common in this age group. However, of all of these disorders, arthritis is the most common condition among the elderly. The term arthritis is not ...
Views: 5401(3 votes) - Women are the Most Likely to Provide Care for Aging Parents. - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Trish Mairet, MA, MFTI, CMCWill you need to take time away from work or cut corners caring for your own family to assist your aging parents, grandparents or close friend, if they become ill? If you have an aging parent and a family of your own...and if you're a woman, chances are you will eventually be the one that ...
Views: 1364(5 votes) - ***9 Steps for Handling Your Parents' Real Estate In A Tough Economy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Good communication is the key to ...
Views: 2538(18 votes) - “Senior Proofing” Bathrooms – Ways to Prevent Falls and other Accidents - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderMany seniors fall victim to neglecting personal hygiene, not out of forgetfulness, but because navigating themselves through a slippery bathtub or shower is not only exhausting, but also downright scary. Although they may resist it in the beginning, seniors who wish to stay at home and prolong ...
Views: 5318(2 votes) - A Wise Daughter’s Guide to Her Parents’ Real Estate - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Even more difficult, may be guiding them ...
Views: 4365(1 vote) - Alzheimer's - Reducing The Risks - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from John HillIn life, we all have risks, which we can take measures to reduce a vast majority of those risks. Alzheimer’s disease is claiming the minds of more than 4 million US citizens without mentioning those in the foreign lands. The disease is actually claiming more than 8 million minds combined. ...
Views: 1393(2 votes) - An American Universal Health Care System - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Hugo GallegosIn this article, we discuss some facts, statistics, and negative aspects of a universal health care plan for America. Real health care reform is a complex issue; therefore it's not possible to cover every aspect of universal health care or reform of the current system in this short article. ...
Views: 2628(1 vote) - Are You in Danger of Becoming a Middle Class Bag Lady? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergYou see them everywhere. Maybe your aunt or even your mother is one. Women with middle and even upper bracket financial backgrounds are pinching pennies and depriving themselves in their golden years. Sometimes we find it comical, as when 78-year-old cousin Bessie brings a plastic bag to the ...
Views: 2582(1 vote) - Can You Hear Me Now? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Elle WoodIt’s always a stitch trying to have a phone conversation with both of my parents simultaneously. I’ll start out talking to my mom, and then when my dad comes around, she’ll call out, “Harry! It’s our older daughter on the line! Pick up the extension.” (Yes, she always has to refer to me as the ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Dangerous Prescription Drug Reactions Affect 25 Percent of Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kerri KnoxA new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions!! The elderly, the report states, are now taking 6 or more different prescribed drugs on a daily basis! In contrast to the ...
Views: 1627(1 vote) - Dark Circle Eye Creams for Dark Circles Under Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen you are looking for dark circle under eye creams to help you reduce and remove dark circles and eye bags, you may be wondering how to find out which one is the best and most effective. If you have some a bit of research, you know there are several different eye creams ...
Views: 1342(2 votes) - Do You Have a Five Year Career Plan? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from delilar jpaulusDo You Have a Five Year Career Plan? Life is a funny place. It seems we go from kindergarten to retirement in the blink of an eye. We have retirement plans that we put in place as soon as we can. We have plans for dinner, vacation plans, building plans, weekend plans, landscape plans, we have ...
Views: 2122(4 votes) - Giving Up the Keys - Who Should Do the Talking? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Matt GurwellGiving Up the keys - Who Should Do the Talking? (Part 2 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career) In our previous article “Talking Sex and Talking Driving” we discussed six possible reasons why emotions and ...
Views: 1336(3 votes) - How Do You Perceive Your Caregiving Role? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodOn the assessment form the social service agency I used to work for used to judge a caregiver's level of stress, there's a section about how the person perceives his or her caregiving role. As that section is written, I found it fairly useless for my purposes as a family consultant but it ...
Views: 2250(2 votes) - How to Encourage Self-Care in Elderly Relatives - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Rodney StrangeElderly self-care is a concept that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. In short, it’s exactly what it sounds like: It’s a set of tools and strategies designed to encourage elderly people to care for themselves and to be in charge of their own health. Adherents of this movement view ...
Views: 5239(1 vote) - Insomnia: How Hypnosis Therapy Can Help - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from david quigleyIt seems that every other ad on television these days is for some form of sleeping pill. So many people I meet in my practice are either suffering serious sleep problems or are dependent on some kind of pharmaceutical sleep aid. In this article I will explain why insomnia is an epidemic in our ...
Views: 1484(1 vote) - Is Depression Being Mistaken for Old Age? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Lori SomekhDepression disproportionately affects the elderly. Unfortunately many times the signs of depression can be confused with signs of aging. In order to properly diagnose and treat depression in the elderly, individuals, their care takers and health care providers need to be vigilant in looking for ...
Views: 1269(1 vote) - Keeping Sane While Battling Head Lice - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Alvina JenniferEvery parent who cares for his or her family would hate to see their children infested with lice which can lead to other consequences such as school absences, missing social gatherings, and feelings of shame. However, lice removal services aren’t exactly as popular as restaurants, making it ...
Views: 827(1 vote) - Listeriosis – Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Gaurav GautamOverview Listeriosis is a food-borne infection or illness which is caused by bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people usually experience minor to no symptoms if and when exposed to bacteria. Listeriosis affects people with compromised immune systems, especially the elderly, pregnant ...
Views: 1693(1 vote) - Low Vision & Its Effect On Seniors & The Elderly - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Jim JacksonWe know that as we age, things don’t always work the way that they used to. But as caregivers for elderly parents and aging loved ones, it is very important to stay aware of any changes we see happening in the lives of those under our care. One of the changes that may have a very profound ...
Views: 1842(1 vote) - Maintaining Up To Date Emergency Medical Records - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceWho needs to keep their information available and updated? Actually, all of us should but very few do. However for those at risk, such as seniors, people with chronic illness, serious allergies or medication complications, special needs children and anyone traveling away from home it is ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergHave you seen people who look young and healthy until they smile? Then you notice missing and brown teeth, and they age ten years in your estimation? In “Pretty Women,” the Julia Roberts’ character tells her rich and handsome weekend lover, “I never neglect to floss.” It seemed like ...
Views: 1851(1 vote) - Remembering Mom and Our Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Monika KleinI always say, “You get old when you stop going for it no matter what your age.” I have sometimes seen 25 year olds have less energy and drive than some 80 year olds. In fact, just recently I saw a popular video of an 87 year old woman who did a mean SALSA. Don’t you want that kind of energy, ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Senior Brainpower: How do U.S. Seniors match up Against British Seniors? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Sky PalmaAt the Peninsula School, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Michigan, researchers have conducted the first international comparative of cognitive function in older adults in the U.S. and Britain. The results showed that U.S. seniors preformed significantly better than their ...
Views: 2306(1 vote) - Senior Citizen Communities Struggle With Hard Times - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaThe real estate industry is in a virtual free fall. Even as rental rates drop, vacancy rates are soaring in many locations. When the market hits bottom, the value of commercial real estate may settle at depression levels, according to some independent reports. This is a major reason assisted ...
Views: 2919(1 vote) - Tai Chi & Qigong: Going With the Flow to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Bill GallagherStress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to ...
Views: 2872(2 votes) - Talking About End-Of-Life Issues: Some Doctors Hesitate - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2011 from Sky PalmaWhen terminally ill patients are feeling relatively well, doctors may sometimes avoid discussing important end-of-life care issues with them, a new study has found. In January of 2009, the Journal of Cancer surveyed close to 4,000 physicians and asked them how they would counsel a ...
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