Diverticulosis is a disease that is common among the elderly. If your elser family member is diagnosed with this disease then fiber is the best solution. However, there are times that some adults have issues with fiber especially when they have high blood pressure or has trouble with excessive gas. Foods that are high in fiber are needed to facilitate the formation of feces and anyone’s bowel movements. Fiber enriched [...]

Having an ill elder in the family is probably one of the saddest scenarios that anyone might get into. The government will always be prepared to lend a helping hand. Every state has something like a Department on Aging that anyone can approach. They will then be able to assist so that you can better understand the programs that they have to offer and the packages that you can afford. [...]

Unknown to many, seniors spend more on health care each year than any other segment of the population. They spend 3 times the amount of any younger group. We all know that seniors need health care and it is by far understandable if their bills accumulate up to 10 to 30% of their annual income. On top of that, medicine bills has always been a problem. They have to keep [...]

Knee replacement is a common treatment that most seniors who experience advanced osteoarthritis of the knee undergo. The decision to replace the knee joint is dictated by the increasing pain that a senior feels and the decreasing function of the knee. The procedure is often tagged with great pain and discomfort and it often requires an intense rehabilitation that will follow the replacement procedure. Follow up with the orthopedist and [...]

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem that hounds the senior years. However, the aging process brings in a lot of changes including the sexual function. As a whole, the changes include more stimulation to attain erection, retaining erection and the reduction in sperm count. Medications like certain heart and blood pressure medicines are often the culprits that cause dysfunction. Fortunately, sexual dysfunction can be treated. It is very important to [...]

Seniors experience so much pain whenever they are hounded by arthritis and some would have researched on various techniques to work around the pain. They may have come across magnet therapy. Will it truly help relieve pain? Experts are still doubtful of the fact that magnet therapy will really help since studies are still being conducted and there is no clear cut conclusion yet. In one of the major trials [...]

My aunt recently retired from her job as a teacher in a public school. She just turned 65 and frantically living the life of a senior. I was intrigued by the fact that she has never been happy all her life until the day she became a senior. There are a lot of perks and privileges of being a senior. Based on my observations in her daily lifestyle, she has [...]

As people become older, problems with balance often kick in. This is a prominent problem among seniors and often lead to injuries or even death. A great sense of balance helps a senior walk without staggering, get up from a chair or from be without falling back or clim stairs without tripping. Often times, disturbances in the inner ear are the culprits. People who have this problems feel unsteady or [...]

For seniors, having a healthy diet is important. A balanced meal brings in a lot of health benefits such as increased energy, strength, better balance, good skin condition and many more. However, it is not just the food intake that matters, the way the food was taken is similarly important. Chewing the food well is not just an old cliche but it really is important to chop the food into [...]

Tai chi is the chinese way of accumulating energy for the body through its slow movement and breathing techniques. Other exercises dissepate energy while tai chi keeps a senior’s body refreshed after the exercise. It is known to have a lot of great health benefits. It has been confirmed by recent studies that after 20 minutes of Tai Chi, a senior will have an improved balance to reduce the risk [...]