It Might Not Be Dementia: Hydrocephalus

by mg_user | Apr 23, 2014 | Health & Wellness

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...

There’s No Shame in Hearing Loss

by mg_user | Apr 23, 2014 | Health & Wellness

Hearing loss is a common part of the aging process for many adults. Unless you are actually experiencing it, you may not realize just how isolating it can be. When your hearing declines, it can impact every part of your life, whether you’re straining to participate in...

New Trend: Seniors Helping Seniors

by mg_user | Apr 18, 2014 | Lifestyle

Caregiving is rarely easy. As rewarding as it can be to provide support and care for somebody in need, it is also a physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting undertaking. This is why caregiving requires one with an endless supply of patience, compassion and...

Caregiver Resource: Occupational Therapist for Dementia

by mg_user | Apr 16, 2014 | Caregiver Corner

In our latest installment in the Caregiver Resource Series we spoke to Occupational Therapist, Catherine Verrier Piersol with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Therapists “treat injured, ill,...

Low Intensity Exercises Can Have a Big Impact

by mg_user | Apr 15, 2014 | Fitness

Getting into shape may seem like a steep mountain to climb but in actuality, it could be a gently sloping hill. That is to say, you don’t need to exercise like an Olympian to stay healthy. Especially as you age, excessive or extremely vigorous exercise might actually...

Kitchen Creative: You Are What You Eat

by mg_user | Apr 14, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes

You might be familiar with the saying, “you are what you eat,” and despite what you may think, that saying is actually not a myth. In fact, adults over the age of fifty can reap more benefits from a healthy diet than just a fit physique. Many people think that healthy...