Recognizing Signs of Depression in a Loved One

by mg_user | Jun 12, 2013 | Caregiver Corner

MG Guest Blogger, Rachel Gerstein, LMSW, has dedicated her life to improving the life of seniors through her work at Riverdale Senior Services, Inc. in New York City. She works with many seniors who struggle with feelings of depression and she has put together the...

Yoga Will Keep You Young

by mg_user | Jun 7, 2013 | Fitness

MG Guest Blogger Rachel Goldberg is a certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. She currently practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but she sat down with us to tell us why yoga is a great form of exercise that will help you stay young. Anyone, any age can do...

Moving to Assisted Living vs. Aging In Place

by mg_user | Jun 6, 2013 | Financial Planning

Over the past few decades, older adults have been increasingly worried about how to plan for their future. With the fate of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security hanging in the balance, older adults are struggling to figure out whether they should attempt aging in...

How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help

by mg_user | Jun 5, 2013 | Caregiver Corner

America is getting older, with adults 65 or older making up about 15 percent of the population. Growing older is not always easy, for both the senior and their loved ones. While aging can often present a variety of challenges, including physical changes and mental...

The Importance of Building Lower Back Strength

by mg_user | Jun 4, 2013 | Fitness

It’s not uncommon to experience back pain or back problems as we age. According to SpinalDoc.com, “in a condition often referred to as the Degenerative (or “Aging”) Spine, the gelatin-like centers of your discs begin to dry out, causing them to become...

Common Stressors for New Caregivers

by mg_user | May 30, 2013 | Caregiver Corner

Medical Guardian Guest Blogger, Dr. Katie Rickel, has helped break down the feelings commonly associated with caring for an aging loved one. Nearly 10 million adults in the U.S. are providing care to their aging parents today. In fact, this phenomenon is becoming a...