If living independently is a dream come true among seniors then you might have heard of the horrors that come with multigenerational families as well. Multigenerational families or household are homes which house a family belonging to at least three generations long. There should be the grandparents, the parents, kids and sometimes even the “kids of the kids” so you can just imagine how chaotic that may be. On the [...]

I bet there was a time in your life when you went in early for a doctor’s appointment only to be greeted by an awfully long line of people waiting to be called. Or perhaps that time when you just would like to have your prescription refilled and the doc’s secretary put you on the waiting lounge for God-only-knows how long, seated on that totally-unkind-to-your-back kind of plastic bucket chair! [...]

The problem with hearing loss is that the sufferer is always the last person to know however, if the senior is able to detect and accept the problem early on, then you are most likely to improve your situation by getting help. What seniors should know is that hearing loss is a serious condition thus it should also be treated seriously. Although this condition may not directly cause fatal results [...]

I strongly suggest that you seniors don’t drive around during winter, better yet, just stay at home to lessen risk that can cause you bodily harm. It is not safe outside especially for an aging body like yours. Let’s just say that winters aren’t meant for seniors so you should stay home, safe and warm. However, there will be times that it will be absolutely necessary for you to come [...]

If you are like me—paranoid and all—when it comes to identity theft, then the one thing you should be securing under lock and key is your social security number! Why? It’s because if someone gets hold of your social security number, it is good as stolen! Here are some tips on how to protect your Social Security Number and avoid identity theft from happening: •    Your Social Security card does [...]

I would like to put blame on the holidays for triggering my unhealthy cravings. Personally, I noticed that if I resist them long enough, the cravings don’t come strong however, if I give in two consecutive cravings then it will be a lot stronger the next time so the best possible way for me to control them is not to give in at all—hence the blame on the holidays. For [...]

You mourn the day they move out of the house, you stopped yourself from begging them to come back plenty o’ times, you struggled to get used to being on your own, next thing you know your kids are knocking at your door—your grandkids or suitcases in tow-asking for you to take them back! Now what? Ever since the global economic crisis’ hit, more and more seniors are finding their [...]

This must be one of the bitterest winters I have ever known! Either that or I’m getting awfully old, my body is already disagreeing with the weather. I must say that I won’t be a bit shocked if I find my sugar levels skyrocketing because of all those hot cocoas which effectively warmed my body—yep, and soul too. Not to mention those sad, sad trees which sacrificed themselves just to [...]

The recommended exercise time for seniors everyday is 2-3 hours. That’s 2-3 hours every single day, 14-21 hours a week, in order to get fit—and yes, there should be no cheating on time! That’s only the time spent on a chosen exercise however, your exercising need not end just there since there are some ways to still improve your routines and get the most out of your exercises! •    Alternate [...]

What we need to remember is that seniors have nutritional needs different from younger people. What must be working right for our bodies 10 or 15 years ago might not anymore be fit for you now. Also, you need to consider the natural aging process of your body when choosing the right foods for you to eat. For one, your skin needs be nourished from the inside—this is not something [...]