A nursing home is a place that is setup in a very similar way as a hospital. It is equipped with nursing aides and has skilled nurses that will always be available 24 hours everyday. This place is designed for those who do not need to be confined in a hospital but cannot be taken care of at home either. While some nursing homes look like a hospital,. Some may [...]

When its hot, do not just sit there, read newspapers and keep the electric fan steady on your face. You cannot let the heat drain any activity that you usually enjoy. To fight heat, drink plenty of water. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugar. If you do not have any air conditioning system then you would want to go to the mall or to any other place that has and stay [...]

Running brings forth mental and physical power especially for a senior. There are things to consider if you want to run especially if age has caught up with you. First and foremost, think and feel if you are in perfect condition to run. Consult your doctor and have a check up. If you have brittle bones, lack of agility and some diseases such as diabetes, then you may have to [...]

The coming of age offers a different sexual experience. Sex will never be the same in your 60′s than it was in your 20′s but it can still be pleasurable like before. Here are a few tips in keeping your sex life healthy. Communicate and tell your partner your sexual desires and what you want. This way, you can both have contentment when engaging in sex. Talk to your doctor. [...]

Laughter, as said by many people, is the best medicine. Being happy and joyful is a nice way to enjoy life to the fullest. When you laugh, you release all the tension, all the heartaches, all the emotional stress and all the sadness in your heart. It is actually a kind of therapy to stay healthy. I am not saying that we just have to laugh at problems and not [...]

Ballroom dancing is a great past time for seniors. Seeing them move gracefully and as flexible as a bamboo shoot brings forth a very delightful feeling. Behind those sharp moves, sparkling garments and intense upbeat music lies a great healthy routine that keeps the heart pumping as good as ever. Studies show that the physical and mental alertness of seniors is being heightened when they are dancing. Physically, the heart [...]

Divorce is probably the most devastating thing to happen to any marriage. It is most unlikely for a senior to be divorced but it happens in most unlikely manner and in the time when you do not even expect it to happen. Causes of divorce include the inability of one to make the other happy. Being happy in so many ways – money, sex, children and many more. The process [...]

Gardening is a great way to exercise especially for seniors. The bending motion combined with carrying a few pounds of weight is enough exercise for the day. Also, the health benefits of the outside is rewarding. The sun offers good health benefits and taking care of several plants also results to a good environment. It makes the air around the environment clean and healthy. Gardening will also allows seniors to [...]