August 15, 2023
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Seniors and the Road to Quality Sleep
Quality, Not Quantity The older we get, the harder it becomes to get a good night’s sleep. Beginning in our late 20s, there’s a steep decline in the amount of deep sleep we get each night – and by the time we reach 50, that amount is reduced by more than half. For older adults […]
Alcohol Abuse in Seniors: Knowing the Signs
It’s not uncommon to associate alcohol consumption with younger age groups, but studies show that drinking among older adults is on the rise. Some attribute this to pervasive anxiety caused by the recession, while others note that baby boomers have gone through life without the aversion to alcohol experienced by older generations. Both theories are […]
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
An Important Topic Let’s face it, when it comes to discussing what goes on in the bathroom, most of us opt to change the subject entirely. It’s something that we’ve been conditioned to feel uncomfortable about, especially when things aren’t as normal as they should be. But while gut health may not exactly be something […]
Protecting the Liver as We Age
An Unsung Hero The liver is one of the body’s true powerhouses – an organ that performs a staggering number of important functions simultaneously. Not only does it convert nutrients into bile, a substance that helps with the digestion process, it also produces amino acids that play a key role in fighting infections. The list […]
How To Improve Memory Loss With A Deck Of Cards
Memory loss can be a scary concept for those who are aging and beginning to experience bouts of forgetfulness. It’s often a source of grief, embarrassment, and confusion, but there are tactics to help avoid or postpone this painful transition and improve memory over time. If you’re looking to improve or strengthen your memory or […]
5 Ways Technology Is Improving Medical Equipment For Seniors
When it comes to medical equipment for seniors, the advancements in technology continue to surprise and amaze us year after year, and it goes further than doctors and homecare workers simply walking around with tablets. As the scientists and engineers of the world develop computers that can fit on the head of a pin and […]
Shingles: What Seniors Should Know
An Unwelcome Return Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, which causes symptoms similar to that of chickenpox, including tingling/burning of the skin and a rash or band of rashes on one side of the body. Outbreaks of shingles tend to occur in times of increased stress or […]
Hoarding – More than Just Holding onto Things
Whether it’s holding on to something because they believe it’ll be useful in the future, because it holds sentimental value, or because it was a great deal, hoarding can quickly get out of hand. But beyond the dangers of sanitation, health, and safety issues in the home, there’s also the danger of something less visible. […]
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