As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and now is becoming more widespread by the day in the United States, it is critical that the most vulnerable population being impacted understands how to be better prepared. Seniors have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus with the tragic death of eight residents in… Continue reading A 5-Step Coronavirus Survival Plan for Seniors
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10 Ways to Stay Active
Maintaining an active lifestyle is good for people of all ages. . For seniors, staying active can bring a number of benefits. These include better mood and feelings; lowered risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer; enhanced ability to learn, think and make decisions; and enhanced appreciation of one’s… Continue reading 10 Ways to Stay Active
Living with (and Loving) Senior Pets
I don’t feel good admitting this, but sometimes I’m impatient with my two old dogs, Basil and Rinaldo. Their gait is slow and uncertain. They need help getting in and out of the car. They have to go out more often to relieve themselves, and the really old one, Rinaldo, does not want to go… Continue reading Living with (and Loving) Senior Pets
Enjoy the Gym at Any Age
You’re ready to get fitter and you’d like to go to the gym. But, you think, aren’t fitness facilities strictly for younger people? The answer is no, according to experts from Go4Life, the senior-fitness division of the National Institute on Aging. Here, their tips on making the gym work for you If you’re new to… Continue reading Enjoy the Gym at Any Age
Dealing with Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have other medical problems over time. These problems can cause more confusion and behavior changes. The person may not be able to tell you what is wrong. One problem, incontinence, means a person can’t control his or her bladder and/or bowels. This may happen at any stage of Alzheimer’s… Continue reading Dealing with Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Patients
Seniors Often Deny A Need for Hearing Aids
Although hearing loss is a common problem that accompanies aging, a majority of senior citizens who suffer from hearing loss choose to ignore treatment with hearing aids and are in denial about the negative effects of that decision. That conclusion was reached via research conducted by Sivantos, Inc., manufacturer of Siemens hearing aids. The company… Continue reading Seniors Often Deny A Need for Hearing Aids
New Cancer Research Approaches Specifically Target 60+ Population
By Samuel Waxman, M.D. Distinguished Service Professor Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology and Distinguished Service Professor, Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Founder & CEO, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. One of America’s precious resources, its senior population, is not getting its fair share of attention in the war against cancer… Continue reading New Cancer Research Approaches Specifically Target 60+ Population
Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
They key to having a healthy body, a sharp mind and a thriving career for nearly a century? Pursue your true-life passion after 60! That’s exactly what acclaimed author Dr. Alma Bond did. At 92 years old, she has written 22 books in the last 25 years, including her latest, Hillary Rodham Clinton: On The… Continue reading Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
Are Your Long-Term Care Needs Covered?
There’s a tendency to give a silent cheer any time the average life expectancy grows a little longer. But long life also has its downsides. “Not everyone will spend all of their retirement years being active and doing all the fun things they planned,” says Mark Cardoza, author of the book “Positioning 4 Retirement” (www.positioning4retirement.com).… Continue reading Are Your Long-Term Care Needs Covered?
Senior Diabetic Patients May Be Overtreated
Aggressively controlling blood sugar in older diabetics may actually lead to over-treatment and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), researchers say. Investigators from Yale University School of Medicine published their findings in JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers found that many diabetics 65 years and older got aggressive treatment regardless of their health status and blood sugar levels.… Continue reading Senior Diabetic Patients May Be Overtreated