I am talking about spouses—not girlfriends, boyfriends, partners, flings and such. This findings was released by the American Journal of Public Health stating that upon study, seniors living with their long-time spouses and serious relationships tend to live longer lives than those living with their adult kids, much less those living in assisted living facilities. Apparently, the most suitable living environment for older people is right in their own homes [...]

Alzheimer’s disease is a terrible illness which often strikes seniors. It gradually makes the memory fade that even the person’s basic functions are forgotten. A family living with a senior suffering from Alzheimer’s disease could attest: it can break you emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. One moment you have everything, the next thing you know everything is gone. Alzheimer’s disease is known for gradually increasing attacks on the sufferer which [...]

Falling is a serious accident for seniors than in any other age groups. This is because older adults tend to break bones when they fall or slip; usually the hip bones. According to statistics almost half of the senior population with hip fracture as a result of accidental falling or slipping, dies in about six months prior to the fall itself. At this alarming rate, health care providers are compelled [...]

This diet is making quite a buzz in and around weight loss and weight management communities especially for those dying to lose their unwanted pounds and are quite intrigue with “successful” celebrity diets; apparently, Best Life Diet has all the right ingredient to rise above others in the market today: weight loss campaign and hotshot celebrity to promote the diet. Best Life Diet is developed by Bob Greene. Bob Greene [...]

I hope by now, our older adults have already learned how to cope with the ongoing recession that somehow still affecting our quality of life. I mean, it has been years after it all came crashing down right? Although we are still experiencing the impact of the thing that has happened, fortunately for us resourceful and adaptable seniors, we are able to stand through it all and pick up the [...]

For seniors, it seems that the hardest thing for them to give up is their independence. This is something they have worked hard for ever since and it won’t be easy to give it up that fast. So, if you are someone trying to commit a senior for a long term care, don’t expect it to be that simple because I am telling you now, you will be in for [...]

A living will is different from your basic last will and testament. These are two different wills that you need to prepare ahead of time so you will avoid relatives bickering over you in the future. A senior should not hesitate in doing these important documents as they are very imperative to your health– and I must say, wealth care. A senior’s living will is sometimes called as advance statement [...]

Acupuncture is an alternative remedy for seniors experiencing chronic pain, and persistent ailments that somehow elude the medical field. Acupuncture is also effective in stress-busting efforts for older adults. Generally it is safe for seniors but be sure to mention current medications and other health concerns upon consultation so that your acupuncturist will be able to ensure maximum safety for you as a patient. Acupuncture belongs to the traditional Chinese [...]

For this month alone, several earthquakes were felt in different parts of the world. There have been small hits in Asia that were barely felt by their residents but were still able to make it to the records. However in the US, there were quite a few hits as well that came in different levels. Some were felt in California and Los Angeles areas; apparently those were enough to cause [...]

As one thinking senior, have you ever wondered how we evolved from apes to our current human form? Even before the word scientist, anthropologist and paleontologist were created, it has been a mystery how closely primates and humans are related and still, we are nowhere near the absolute answer to this age-old question. Overtime, we gathered bits and pieces of evidence showing how it happened, hoping that somewhere in between [...]