If we take a closer look on how illnesses and diseases develop, we can easily see that the aging process has a lot to do with it. Whether we like it or not, our system goes in auto-decline or sometimes, parts of it just stop whatever they are assigned to do which signify trouble to the rest of the so-called parts. Our lifestyle is said to be the key to [...]

Our age has long been associated with Alzheimer’s disease although the connection wasn’t clearly established. There had been debates on whether Alzheimer’s disease comes with age or the disease stays dormant for a long, long time—obviously taking its sweet time to blossom into full-blown. It is important to know which of the two comes first in a patient as it will be the only way to provide solution to a [...]

One of the worst things that can ever happen to a senior is when they are forced to give up their privacy just because they are no longer capable of caring for themselves. In fact, it stays as the number one reason why seniors give their loved-ones a hard time when pursued to have themselves moved to assisted living facilities or even have someone to care for them in their [...]

Have you ever wondered why some people age faster than others while some blessed few with good genes look young longer than their contemporaries?.. While genes are said to be the major contributing factor to one’s aging, our nutritional intake also plays a vital role. With that said, obviously the things you take everyday contribute to how fast—or slow—your aging would be. To further prove the “hereditary” point, just look [...]

It is always advisable for seniors to get their daily dose of exercise since it helps the body to cope with age-related stress. Seniors are greatly encouraged to participate in anything that will keep their bodies moving, no matter how mild the activity may be. Bottom line is, we all need to move, to get up from that chair and shake immobility away! One of the most preferred forms of [...]

Our elderly friends have certainly become health buffs in their own right! While exercising seemed impossible for seniors whose generation doesn’t include bulging muscles during their younger years, these alternative methods of keeping one’s body fit indeed got them hooked. Yoga remains as the most recommended exercise for the elderly because it’s kinder to stiff joints and won’t cause any damage when done with a professional instructor. Aside from that, [...]

In our effort to lead a much healthier life this year, we must first raid our own medicine cabinet—in this case, our collection of vitamins and supplements taken on a regular basis to keep us strong and nourished! It was said that seniors are spending billions every year for supplements that promise better health, improve memory and endurance—sex included. No wonder, as they are considered as the top three concerns [...]

Yes, you read that one right! Due to aftermath of holiday rush and all, the author has stumbled upon this very interesting article about seniors’ shopping behavior and how they landed the title of being the biggest buying group in the US. Obviously even with recession and limited job opportunities, we, seniors, still hold the buying power. For years, it was reported that the older adults’ group, particularly baby boomers, [...]

What I like best when a new year comes in is that it gives a feeling of hope and something to look forward to while shaking away all those bad things that had happened to us in the year that’s about to leave. Sometimes I find myself smiling broadly and acting giddily minutes before the turn of the year. With all the things that we seniors have been going through [...]