The month of January has come to be known as “divorce month”. The start of the New Year brings with it a roughly one-third increase in divorce filings, perhaps because families opt to stay united throughout the holiday season. There are few life transitions more difficult than navigating a divorce. According to Nicole Mayer, AIF,… Continue reading January is “Divorce Month”: Tips for Navigating the Life Transition
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Retirees Need Help in Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues
Researchers say that older Americans suffering from substance abuse often do so not because of retirement alone but because of many circumstances, such as the death of loved ones, that occur at that stage of life. Currently, close to three million Americans aged 55 and older suffer from alcohol abuse — and that is expected… Continue reading Retirees Need Help in Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues
8 Tips for Finding True Love in the New Year
The start of a new year brings high hopes for many singles that this is the year they find a life partner. But if you have suffered from relationship failures in the past, it’s time to make some simple changes before you can find your soulmate and have high hopes of settling down. Colin Christopher,… Continue reading 8 Tips for Finding True Love in the New Year
Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know
Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver, no matter your gender, income, age, social status, or employment. If you are living an hour or more away from a person who needs your help, you’re probably a long-distance caregiver. Long-distance caregivers take on different roles. You may: Help with finances, money management, or bill paying Arrange… Continue reading Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know
Trouble Balancing on One Leg Linked to Cognitive Decline
Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood vessel damage in the brain and reduced cognitive function in otherwise healthy people with no clinical symptoms, according to research published in December 2014 in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. A release from the… Continue reading Trouble Balancing on One Leg Linked to Cognitive Decline
Holiday Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Many caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease have mixed feelings about holidays. Caregivers may have happy memories of the past but they also may worry about the extra demands that holidays make on their time and energy. Here, from the National Institute on Aging, are some suggestions to help you find a balance between… Continue reading Holiday Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Attack of the Grief Monster
There is a “monster” who quietly lurks among those who have suffered a loss and are bereaved. It is stealthy and sneaky and pounces when we both most and least expect it. As with most “monsters”, this one appears in the quiet and lonely of night. However, this particular monster can strike during the daytime… Continue reading Attack of the Grief Monster
Safety First for Your Grandchildren’s Holiday Gifts
The injury rate for children has increased nearly 40 percent from 1990 through 2011. Foot-powered scooters are a leading cause, according to a a first-of-its-kind study done by researchers in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital I Columbus, Ohio. ‘Tis the season for toys. Children are writing lists full of… Continue reading Safety First for Your Grandchildren’s Holiday Gifts
5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People at Family Holiday Gatherings
The holidays, for all of their hopeful preparation and sparkle, can come apart at the seams very quickly when difficult people do what they do. We all know some variations of people like these, who can strike fear and dread into the holiday experience, but you can change that. You can have your holiday cookie… Continue reading 5 Tips for Dealing with Difficult People at Family Holiday Gatherings
Women Who Wear High Heels Get More Help from Men
A study done at Université de Bretagne-Sud in France is the first to investigate the effect of a woman’s shoe heels on men’s behavior. The result? If it’s help a woman needs, maybe she should wear high heels. That’s the message from researcher Nicolas Guéguen after he observed how helpful men are towards women in… Continue reading Women Who Wear High Heels Get More Help from Men
National Family Health History Day
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at ThirdAge to you and yours! Each year since 2004, the Surgeon General has declared Thanksgiving to be National Family Health History Day. Over the holiday or at other times when families gather, the Surgeon General encourages Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems… Continue reading National Family Health History Day
Breakthrough in Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important breakthrough in the understanding of Parkin, a protein that regulates the repair and replacement of nerve cells within the brain. The discovery generates a new perspective on how nerve cells die in Parkinson’s disease. The Trinity research group, led by Seamus Martin,Smurfit Professor of Medical Genetics,… Continue reading Breakthrough in Understanding Parkinson’s Disease
Surviving the In-Laws at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means family will be coming to visit. While you may be on fabulous terms with your in-laws, finding it difficult to spend extended periods of time together is not uncommon. So, how do you make it through a visit from your in-laws? Here are some top tips: Create a flexible itinerary.… Continue reading Surviving the In-Laws at Thanksgiving
Marriage Counseling for Older Couples Is Needed
The findings of a nationally representative study done at Michigan State University suggest the need for Marriage Counselling and programs aimed at promoting marital quality and well-being for couples into their 70s and 80s, according to lead investigator Hui Liu, associate professor of sociology. The research showed that older people in troubled marriages — particularly… Continue reading Marriage Counseling for Older Couples Is Needed
Caregiver Involvement in Hospital Discharge Is Beneficial
Results of a study published in November 2014 in The American Journal of Managed Care show that the presence of a family caregiver during patient discharge is associated with a greater rate of completion of post hospital transitional care coaching intervention, particularly among men. Discharge is a crucial component of the hospitalization process. Patients’ understanding… Continue reading Caregiver Involvement in Hospital Discharge Is Beneficial
The Silent Relationship Killer
If you have engaged in relationships of any kind, you have experienced and likely battled against “silent agreements.” While most people have never used or even heard of this term, silent agreements are present in our everyday lives where they lurk in the shadows of our relationships—at home, in social circles and in the workplace.… Continue reading The Silent Relationship Killer
Cost of Informal Caregiving Is $522 Billion Annually
The price tag for informal caregiving of elderly people by friends and relatives in the United States comes to $522 billion a year, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Replacing that care with unskilled paid care at minimum wage would cost $221 billion, while replacing it with skilled nursing care would cost $642 billion… Continue reading Cost of Informal Caregiving Is $522 Billion Annually
The Bad-Marriage Factor in Obesity
A bad marriage can cause metabolic changes that may lead to obesity, according to new research. The study also showed that a history of depression can be an additional factor in how the body processes high-fat foods. Researchers at The Ohio State University looked at men and women who had a history of depression and… Continue reading The Bad-Marriage Factor in Obesity