Taking care of an elderly loved one can be exhausting and stressful. Caregivers often lack outside help and shoulder all the responsibilities of the elderly in addition to the responsibilities of the caregiver’s own life. The stress of care-giving can be reduced significantly by proper planning. Caregivers should also consider taking a few precautionary measures …more
Category: Health (page 14 of 15)
This morning while showering and trying to shave one of my legs as I was balancing on the other, it occurred to me that perhaps there are other 60-year olds out there who do not have the agility and coordination that I possess. I’m not a self-proclaimed superwoman or anything like that, and It’s surely …more
Taking medicine is often integral to life, but the cardinal rule is to stay safe whenputting something in the body. People in their forties and fifties often notice the number of bottles in the medicine cabinet increasing. There are individual reasons for this, some people finding it harder to metabolize food, ward off exposure to …more
It’s impossible to predict a person’s longevity, but there are several ways to extend it. For most of us over 50, who love life, we want to live as long as possible in excellent health, so as not to be a burden on our families. Many of us are currently taking care of elderly parents …more
Where does one start on such a subject in 500-1000 words, I wonder? I’ll try! There are many benefits to be derived from staying fit or physically active later in life. I consider physical fitness to be an extension of mental and spiritual fitness, and vice versa. To exercise, or exert yourself safely and …more
Many health care treatments that were once offered in an outpatient medical environment can now be done in your home. In general, the goal of home health care is to provide short term treatment for an illness or injury. Medicare pays for you to get certain health care services in your home if you meet …more
Retirement brings tremendous opportunity to enjoy bicycling. Retirees generally have more time on their hands, meaning more time to get out on the bike. Retirees also generally have more flexibility in their daily schedules, meaning there is more ability to work a cycling regimen into one’s day-to-day activity. Finally, retirees are often in search of …more
Do you forget someone’s name about 3 minutes after you are introduced? “Hi, I’d like you to meet so-and-so.” And unfortunately that’s exactly how you remember him – “good old so-and-so.” Sound familiar? How many “so-and-so’s” have you stacked up over the years? How does memory actually work? Why do we remember some things so …more
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