Medication and Older Adults

You are a partner in your health care. This is a partnership between you, your doctor, and your pharmacist. You need to be assertive and knowledgeable about the medications you take.The Food and Drug Administration is also working to make drugs safer for older adults, who consume a large share of...

Choosing the Right Wheelchair For You

Most people are familiar with prescriptions from a doctor for medications, but not for mobility aids such as wheelchairs or even crutches. The process of choosing the right wheelchair can be especially difficult, because the types of options available are as varied as the types of people...

Caring for Elderly Parents: 5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Joanne’s mother, Betty, had rheumatoid arthritis for years.  Suddenly and unexpectedly, Betty was disabled by the pain, fatigue and limited mobility that she had feared since her diagnosis. Joanne convinced her fiercely independent mother that living alone was no longer an option.  And Joanne, the eldest of four children, knew that caring for her sick mother fell on her shoulders.  Joanne...

Massage Therapy for Senior Citizens

Massage therapy can offer senior citizens a number of benefits that will greatly improve their sense of health and wellbeing.  As the population continues to age, it is important to consider ways that we can work to improve the lives of those affected by the passing of time.  A number of studies have shown that massage therapy can have a direct impact in managing the effects of aging.  It...

Why Swimming is the Perfect Exercise for Seniors

There are a many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are second only to walking in lowest rates for injuries. They are commonly used for physical therapy modes for those recovering from major surgery. Water also provides more options for those who are lacking in general fitness or have a prior injury that makes land based activity...

Keep Seniors Independent and Involved -Practical Acts of Kindness

Sometimes elderly people can be fierce about maintaining their independence - some would say downright stubborn. But it is hard to give up taking care of oneself and give the reins over to someone else. It can diminish their spirits to depend on others to do tasks they used to do so easily. How can you help without taking away their independence? Following are five ideas from the e-book, "101...

Tips For Seniors

Since January, millions of seniors have enrolled in the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit plan. However, the task of choosing a plan may seem daunting and can often be confusing for seniors even after they have enrolled. The decision to participate is important, and careful consideration...