3 Surprising Pain Remedies:"Profanity, Yoga, and Robots"That felt better. No, I'm not kidding.#3 Profanity:"Scientists from Keele University found that letting . . . foul language can have a powerful painkilling effect, … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Steps to Monitor Medications
August 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Pills, pills, and more pills. Senior citizens take an average of 6 to 8 prescription medications, herbal supplements, and over-the-counter drugs per day. For some people, it can be an overwhelming responsibility to manage. To … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging Parents
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
5 Ways to Ease the Burden When Caring for Kids and Aging ParentsDid you know we just completed National Sandwich Generation Month? You may have never heard of it before, but if you care for aging parents and young children, … [Read more...]
National Assisted Living Week
August 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Americans are living longer than ever before. Ultimately, many of us will require nursing home care or assisted living. How many? Studies indicate that one in two women and one in four men will live in a nursing home at some … [Read more...]
Think Twice Before Filling Out Back to School Emergency Card
August 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
If you have minor children at home, you can expect an emergency card to arrive in just a few weeks from your child’s school or day care facility. The point of this card is to allow you to authorize certain people to pick up your … [Read more...]
Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support … [Read more...]
Social Support Activities Lead to Better Quality of Life As One Ages
August 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
How important is social support as a person ages? This may seem like an easy question to answer. Most people would not choose isolation and loneliness versus spending time with companions. However, can lack of social support … [Read more...]
