As you age, no matter how physically fit you are, you may be prone to serious hip injuries. Hip injuries can be extremely debilitating, and painful and can lead to costly hip replacement procedures. This means you need to take care of your hips so that even if you do have a small accident, you […]
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Committing to an active lifestyle is a great way for seniors to remain healthy and independent. But while exercise has its perks, there are certain forms – like jogging, aerobics, or cycling – that can lead to nasty falls or injuries. Water-based activities such as water aerobics provide the same health benefits with a much […]
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Dementia is something we all worry about as we age. It is said to be quite common among adults over the age of 65. We have heard horror stories about how people with dementia are unable to enjoy life and need constant supervision etc. So, I was reading up on this problem, recently, and came […]
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Have you noticed when you pass 50+ our list of medications increases with every passing year? First, we start with medication for managing HP and heart conditions and then move on from there to medication for arthritis, bladder issues, digestion problems, etc. Well, let me add another medication to this long list. How about diabetes […]
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Eyesight is probably the most important of all the special senses that we have. Losing eyesight or becoming blind can be traumatic for anyone affected by it. It can not only impair day-to-day activities but also take away our freedom. Not being able to see the sunrise, the graduation of your son from college, and […]
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Most often, with the advancement of age, we all have trouble sleeping. I, too have this problem. I have tried just about everything I could think of from acupuncture to aromatherapy, and just about anything, anyone has told me to try. However, nothing worked for me until the day someone told me to try drinking […]
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Many people assume retired seniors have absolutely no stress. They have a pension, don’t have work-related problems, etc. How can they have stress? How wrong they are! Seniors experience heaps of stress. These are related to bill payments, mortgages, debts, and medical problems. If you are a senior, and you are reading this article, here […]
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Indigestion is a frequent and common occurrence among the elderly. Burping, gas, and bloating can be extremely discomforting and is usually a sign of something that you ate that does not agree with you. Most often, there are several remedies for indigestion in our homes. If you do not have any remedies in your kitchen […]
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