Coping With Depression Around the Holidays
It’s sad but true, while many of us love the holidays some seniors can have a particularly difficult time and often suffer from “the holiday blues.” The winter holiday …
Seniors and Anxiety Disorders – Getting Over the Fear
Anxiety is a normal part of life, all of us get stressed out at times. However, an anxiety disorder is a different, much more serious problem. When a person …
Health Tip: Adjust Diuretic Medications During the Summer Months
Diuretics (also known as water pills) are often prescribed to control high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Diuretics work by making the body excrete more sodium into the …
Seniors and Salt – A Delicate Balance
Chances are, if you are a senior, your doctor has talked to you about your salt intake. Consuming too little or too much salt can have consequences for your …
Dangerous Falls and How to Prevent Them
All it takes just a simple slip or misstep to suffer from a fall. It’s one thing to take a tumble when you are young, but once you are …
You’re Never Too Old To Exercise
Let’s face it, nobody likes to get older and we think that as we age, we can do the same things we used to be able to do 20, …
Senior Safety Tip: Be Extra Careful on Walkways
During a difficult, snowy winter like this, it’s all too easy to take a dangerous fall. Most seniors are better off hiring someone to clear snow from their driveway …
Diseases That Can Affect Aging Eyes
Most of us take our good vision for granted, but millions of Americans suffer from serious vision problems. The leading causes of poor vision in the U.S. are eye …
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Medical experts agree that a lack of sleep takes a toll on your mind, body, and overall health. A good night’s rest doesn’t just make you feel good, it …
Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine?
Chances are, you’ve heard about shingles and the vaccine used to prevent it. In the United States, approximately one in three people will develop shingles during their lifetime, so …
Winter Safety Tips Every Senior Should Know
It’s a fact that older adults have more issues with cold, snowy wintertime weather than others. Here are some tips to help keep you or a loved one a …
Seeing Flakes? Here’s How to Prevent Dry, Itchy Skin this Winter.
Thanks to colder temperatures, low humidity, and dry indoor heat, many people suffer from dry skin during the winter months. To help prevent dry skin, follow these tips: Use …
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
There’s no doubt that Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult disease to deal with. This progressive brain disorder is named for Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who first noted the disease in …
Cardiologists Get to the Heart of the Problem
The heart isn’t just one of the most important organs in the body, it’s also one of the most complicated. We don’t often think much about the complex functioning …
Want to Avoid the Flu? Follow These Tips!
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person contact through droplets when people cough, sneeze or talk. They also spread when people touch something with the flu virus on …
Do I Need to See a Rheumatologist?
Although it’s a little hard to believe, the first members of the baby-boom generation are now 65 or older. If you are around that age, you’ve probably noticed a …
Vitamin D – Are You Getting Enough?
People over 65 are much more prone to develop vitamin D deficiency because of various risk factors including decreased dietary intake, diminished sunlight exposure, reduced skin thickness, decreased intestinal …
Making Sense of Your Cholesterol Numbers
Chances are, you’ve talked to your doctor about the importance of keeping your cholesterol levels healthy. Cholesterol levels are a key factor in predicting your chance of having a …
Going on a trip outside of the country? Remember that safeguarding yourself from disease is just as important as a passport.
Many seniors love the fact that they finally have the time to travel. However, planning that “trip of a lifetime” means more than finding the best deal on airline …
Neurological Disorders – a Common Problem of Aging
As we age, all of us notice changes in our hair, skin and joints that let us know we are getting older. Along with these visible changes, our brains …
Poison ivy – a summer hazard you want to avoid
During the nice summer weather, most seniors like to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Although we hear a lot in the news about bears and great white …
I’m over 65, do I still need to protect myself from the sun?
For years most of us have been told to take precautions when out in the sun to avoid skin damage as we get older – but what if we …
Dehydration – A Risk Every Senior Needs to Know
We all get thirsty, especially during a hot day or after exercise. Unfortunately, seniors often don’t get thirsty enough to stay hydrated. This is because the body’s signaling mechanisms …
Do I Need an Advance Directive?
An advance directive, which includes living wills and medical powers of attorney (Health Care Proxy) , are legal documents that direct your wishes for care when you are unable …
Eye Problems – What to Watch Out For
Just like any other part of our body, our eyes age as we get older. Keeping eyes healthy is especially important for seniors, as eye problems can affect our …