Why constipation today? I just had a bout this morning just because I ran out of my fiber sachets and forgot to stock up right on time! I used to be a fan of natural laxatives such as senna in tea bag form but have moved on to fiber sachets just because they are milder on the digestive tract as compared to senna leaves and pods, or so my doctor [...]

National Fire Data Center has released their figures and data pointing out that older adults are indeed at risk when there’s fire. The staggering numbers do say it all! See full report here. It was found out that at age 65, a senior doubles his or her risk of dying in a home fire and triples it when he reaches the age of 75. Sad facts but true, but what’s [...]

There have been debates and indeed, different opinions of which comes first to a person: is depression an end result of obesity or obesity stands as a byproduct of depression. Studies have been made to pinpoint how one affects the other. However, the mystery remains uncertain and the issue still baffles the mind of researchers the world over! As to why the issue was made important is that if medical [...]

If there’s one thing that surely boggles the mind, it’s the filing of income tax. Unfortunately, it’s mandatory for all adults who walk the streets and use public facilities. Lucky for those who’re able to hire a good accountant for they don’t have to worry about overlooking some things that may or may not benefit the filing senior. Since you’re paying these people good money, might as well have them [...]

Cancer proves to be one of the most financially draining diseases—if not the most—that strikes seniors. In fact, it knows no age and not only the patient’s financial status gets badly jeopardized but also his families’ and friends’ in attempt to save their loved-ones’ life. The problem with cancer is that it requires long-term treatments in which every treatment costs a lot. Health insurances on the other hand can only [...]

One of the most health threatening situations we seniors have to face every single day is the risk of falling. I personally have observed that as we grow older, the more trips and falls we experience—and in ever shortening intervals too! I say, my balance is seriously impaired that’s why! I can honestly attest to this since I observed that while the strength of my knees are still there, I [...]

We’ve heard from our mothers and grandmothers, even from our nosy neighbors, the saying “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away” one too many times. Variations would be: dentist, stress, and other things that generally scare us for no apparent reason other than its cost. In truth, apple can really keep all things bad at bay especially for seniors whom supplements are almost considered a way of life! Apple [...]

Now that holidays are over and reality is slowly starting to sink in, we often find ourselves assessing the damage that has been done. The broken wallet, the additional work of putting away decors and whatnot and most of all, holiday bulges which will be a constant reminder for the months to come of how loose we were on our diet over the holidays. But, admit it or not, it [...]

After a long and tiring day, all your tortured and weary body could ever think of is a good massage. No matter what kind or type it would be, just as long as it will knead all those knots you’ve been feeling due to stress endured all throughout the day! Just imagine how good it will be to just lie down and relax while a pair of capable hands sooth [...]

Sports is one of the many things, we seniors, are always reminded about. In fact, we are highly encouraged to participate in any sports by our family, friends and doctors so that we can somehow fight the onslaught of the aging process. Because exercising has been a greatly cheered activity, the hazards of it are often overlooked and downplayed. First off, even if seniors are encouraged to participate in activities [...]