You would think that vaccinations are only done to infants, well, let me tell you this, that notion is already a thing of the past, and for those who have a lifelong phobia of needles, you now have the perfect reason to go and have fainting spells. Just like an infant’s shot, it is done to protect them from getting life-threatening diseases. They are safe and should not cause any [...]

Liver Cleansing has been a popular topic nowadays. I have some friends even trying to get me do their liver cleansing diets and routines—I say, routine just because I consider everything done step-by-step as such. There are different types, one too many, to be honest—just the sheer number of it is enough to get you confused! Ideally, liver cleansing is done to eliminate accumulated toxins inside the liver. If you [...]

Considering the amount of years and experiences we had behind us, it is so easy to set some standards on how we should be living our lives. However, as seniors, we tend to be overly critical and conscious of the things happening in and outside of our lives. More often than not, it is our beloved family and friends who suffer the most when we are being too hard on [...]

Have you noticed how freakin’ hot it is nowadays?.. FYI, this crazy, mean weather is not limited to America alone as it is reported that summer ‘round the globe just got crazier than ever! Everywhere, summer heat temperature records got broken, take for example the amazing 93 degrees in Astoria last Wednesday. However, these numbers not only represent a problem our environment is currently facing but also its potentially fatal [...]

Oftentimes, although we fail to acknowledge, our workplace becomes the very source of stress. For seniors, this spells catastrophe since your workplace should be one of the few places where you seek solace and refuge. This should be the place where you get creative and put together ideas, not something that represents chaos and depression. Mind you, it happens—even to the most workaholic person I know of. Ever heard of [...]

Just because you’ve prepared your retirement fund well doesn’t mean you no longer have to set aside an emergency fund for you and your loved-one! In fact, you will need an emergency fund now more than ever as there are many risks retirees are apparently facing. See post:  Your Top Five Retirement Risks An ideal emergency fund would be three to six months worth of living expenses. Out of retirement, [...]

What’s scary about fires is that they usually come without warning and they spread fast. Worst, they come when you’re at your most vulnerable, that is, while you’re sleeping, or home alone or on a trip somewhere far. For seniors with somewhat limited range of motion and impaired reflexes, it becomes doubly hard—even life threatening. Whether you are a senior living independently or a caregiver concerned about your beloved senior’s [...]

Life as it is can never be fully determined. You can be at your surest today only to find yourself lost tomorrow. Retirement, unfortunately, as it is something you plan ahead and happens in the future, holds the same risks. In other words, retirement is something you plan today and hope to God you’ll be able to see its fruition. With that said, seniors should be forewarned that alongside your [...]

Annual checkups are a must especially for seniors or those nearing the retirement age. In fact, it is recommended for everyone as soon as you reach the age of 18, although not that mandatory. At age 30, there is the yearly pelvic exam for women and age 40 will have the recommended mammograms, then EKG for those 50 and above. In other words, as your age progressed, the more important [...]

Varicose veins are very common. It can strike young and old, rich and poor. No wonder, since varicose veins are basically your supposedly invisible veins beneath your skin gone wild! These large, unsightly, sometimes painful veins are usually found in the lower extremities, i.e your legs since they must be the most abused part of our body, carrying the weight of the entire body all the time. However, varicose veins [...]