Caregivers may spend most of their time looking after the elderly. They may forget to do a lot of things including exercising. Caring for someone may take a toll on you if you do not take care of yourself. Exercises are a great way to help you increase energy, sleep better and keep you from getting sick. To have some time to yourself to do your fun activities, you may [...]

Seniors suffering from advanced cancer may have various misconceptions that may hinder them from receiving the right treatment. Moreover, the misconceptions may leave the elders confused and unsure about the next step to take. Knowing the truth about the various misconceptions may help you feel comfortable with your treatment. Full recovery It is possible to cure from cancer especially if it’s caught early and receive the right treatment. Chemotherapy, hyperthermia, [...]

Older persons can take on water-based exercises to improve their overall well-being. Aquatic exercises are low impact exercises making them ideal for seniors. The elderly can participate more in these exercises compared to land-based exercises. If you desire to exercise but do not want to strain your bones or body, you can choose water workouts. You may find local clubs that register senior members in elderly synchronized swimming groups. Persons [...]

Seniors who turn 50 may neglect to take care of simple things that can enhance their beauty. As an elderly woman, you can take simple measures to maintain your feminine look and have a happy life. Forget the next “new thing” that you think might help enhance your beauty at your old age. You only need to get unstuck from beauty and health blunders that inhibit looking fabulous and showing [...]

Whether you want to sell a few items or conduct a yard sale there are a few ways you can advertise and sell your products. The traditional way of organizing a yard sale can be quite hectic and demanding. As the Internet continues to evolve, you can take advantage of the resources available to sell your products online. Craiglist and eBay are just some of the online classified ads that [...]

If you are on medication, it is important to manage your medication properly. This ensures you do not continue taking medication in case it has expired or miss to refill prescriptions. Proper management of your medications ensures you take your medication as demanded by the prescription, which can be a challenge for seniors who have many different medications for treating different conditions. Learn about the medication you are taking You [...]

We have all heard the popular proverb “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples may be the secret to long life in seniors. The fruits are available in a range of varieties including Northern Spy, Granny Smith, Baldwin, Macoun, Sonya, Rome, Cameo, Gala and Criterion. Seniors who desire an apple a day may cook, juice, bake, steam, fry, sauté or eat it raw. The crisp, fresh and firm [...]

It’s never too late to date again! Even at your age, dating can be unnerving. Re-entry into the dating scene may be scary for many seniors. It may seem like a jungle out there but with a few tips you can survive the dating game and be happy with someone who fulfills you. At your old age, you are looking for someone mature and serious minded. Gone are the days [...]

Due to your old age, you may experience memory lapses that are considered normal. Forgetfulness may increase as you get older. Things you may forget include appointments, birthdays, where you left your keys or wallet, route to your favorite restaurant, forgetting to vacuum, to take medication or leaving clothes in the washing machine. Some types of memory loss are a form of dementia such as Alzheimer’, but others are simply [...]

Stem cells come from either adult cells or embryos. Adult stem cells exist throughout the body and in types of tissues such as liver, blood, bone marrow, brain, skin, blood vessels and skin. Embryonic stem cells are collected from a human embryo that is undergoing the blastocyst stage of growth. Continued research on development of stem cells gives hope to the elderly because their quality of live can be improved [...]