Sparked by health concerns surrounding the King of Pop Michael Jackson’s death, the analgesic Demerol is once again, under close scrutiny by the media and various health sectors worldwide. This is something that seniors should also take note since Demerol is a staple for many seniors’ medicine cabinets worldwide. Actually, Demerol should be taken in lower doses if the patient is already a senior but it seems that the largest [...]

Generally, fibromyalgia is characterized as chronic, severe pain that spreads throughout the body. A person with this kind of disorder tends to have a heightened, painful reaction to even the slightest of touch. Aside from this major manifestation of fibromyalgia into one’s body, a person suffering from this disorder often finds himself experiencing constant fatigue, has trouble sleeping and always nursing joint stiffness and pain (similar to arthritis). Fibromyalgia can [...]

Hair loss is normal for seniors—even younger adults experience them especially if they fit the criteria for hair loss perfectly such as hereditary factors and misuse of hair products. Many diseases that affect older adults also trigger hair loss; for one, popular treatments for cancer cause baldness to patients, men and women alike. While it is but natural to lose hair when we get old, the number one contributing factor [...]

As impossible as it may seem, divorce cases among seniors are steadily gaining in rate during the last ten years. Although it’s quite out of the norm for seniors to undergo this kind of procedure considering the emotional–and not to mention the financial–pain it can bring to a divorcing couple, this time divorce broke all boundaries and conquered seniors marriages now. Apparently, divorces are not limited to the American household [...]

If there are baby boomers and generation x, y and z, then get ready to meet yet another generation:  the sandwich generation. This generation is not tagged as such just because they love making sandwiches in the morning—which they usually do—but for the simple reason of getting caught between an older generation and a younger generation which he or she must take care of, both at the same time—just like [...]

Are you growing tired of failed blind dates and fix-ups that usually end miserably? Are you losing hope in finding that perfect partner to live with you and care for you for the rest of your life? Most probably, you’re ready to throw your hands up in the air right now and preparing yourself for all those long and lonely nights alone forever. If you’re about to, then don’t do [...]

The most qualifying factor for lowering senior’s quality of life is pain. Chronic pain is terrible since there is no cure, only medications that will temporarily take away the pain. Unfortunately, when the drug wears off, the pain begins all over again. Apparently, the cycle just goes on and on. This proves to be very painful and bothersome for seniors trying to enjoy life as it is. Pain is brought [...]

Kegel exercises are famous among pregnant women; doctors even advise women to train their pelvic floor muscles thus preventing post pregnancy incontinence from occurring. When Dr. Arnold Kegel developed this exercise in 1948, he only had post pregnancy incontinence in mind. Nowadays, the famous method is also applied and well-recommended for seniors having incontinence problems. Both elderly men and women suffering from minor to severe incontinence are advised to strengthen [...]

Senior craft fair is a popular affair for creative seniors and senior artists wanting to give something back to the society. Younger adults—even the kids—marvel at seniors’ craftsmanship during these occasions but what makes it really great is that, for once, spending won’t give you that usual guilty feeling, instead it’s somewhat uplifting to participate in a senior craft fair knowing that you’re somehow helping the community. Senior craft fair [...]

Regular screenings for seniors are highly recommended so that their doctors would be able to assess their health status and apply all necessary precautions even before an illness sets in. In fact, screening and other preventive measures are included in the government initiated program Healthy People 2010 for seniors. Among the most effective screening methods—and most recommended too, for colon cancer—is the colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is considered as the best screening [...]