Since this time of year is when most caregivers are susceptible to caregiver fatigue, managing holiday stress is the best thing caregivers can do for themselves and their loved ones.
Video Games for Healthy Aging
Aging isn’t all fun and games, that’s for sure. It should be fun and games once in awhile. You probably think video games are for kids and in a lot of ways they are. There’s a good reason for this. Video games help children develop hand-eye-coordination,...
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
A good night’s sleep can help you retain memories, stabilize your metabolism and ultimately keep you living longer. While occasional snoring is common for most people, sleep apnea can be a sign of trouble with other parts of your system. Sleep apnea is treatable,...
Can Using the Internet Help With Depression?
Maybe you just think of your computer as another household appliance. You use your blender to puree food. You use your TV to watch your soaps. You use your computer to pay your bills. But the computer is so much more than that for so many seniors, especially those who...
Spring Recipes for Diabetics: Lunch
There are nearly 26 million people (8.3 percent of the total population!) in America struggling to control their diabetes. As you age, the likeliness of being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes increases—26.9 percent of people over the age of 65 currently have diabetes....
It Might Not Be Dementia: Hydrocephalus
The first signs of memory loss can be quite alarming. With aging, you may begin to notice patterns of forgetfulness, repetition and declining mental clarity in yourself or a loved one. It’s only natural to worry that these are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease...
