Psoriasis is one of the most frustrating and a common skin disorders which is autoimmune and recurs. The condition is characterized by annoying red flaky patches which appear on the skin and affects you and can even cause significant disruption in your daily life. Psoriasis has no cure but there are many treatments available for easing the symptoms and good news is that some could be just right in your [...]

Most people like coffee but they just take it for usual reasons however just a few people know the bit of news that I’m going to share with you today. This good news is from the largest study that has ever been done on coffee. Most of us know several, common benefits of drinking coffee such as increasing one’s alertness among others. Taking a cup of coffee regularly actually has [...]

One aspect of the body that really changes with age and one whose effects really disturbs is the eyesight. As one ages there are many age-related vision problems that one gets to deal with and they limit one’s sight. These problems forces a lot of senior people to change their lifestyles thus most are worried, wondering what they can do. What worries most of them is the idea that one [...]

One thing that bothers a lot of senior people as they continue to age is the changes in their love life. There are many theories about changes in sex life and aging but few people have been able to differentiate facts from fiction. It is a fact that as one ages their sex life slows down but there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this topic. Most people, as they [...]

Nine medical societies (family doctors, allergists and cardiologists) were each asked by The American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation (ABIM), to identify five commonly used medical tests and treatments that are often unnecessary for the aged. The following are some of the most popular, overused tests and treatments for people over the age of 50. 1. Heart screening tests like EKG for people without symptoms. Cardiology guidelines have over the [...]

Most americans especially the mature ones, aka us, are on dietary supplements. I wouldn’t be surprised as herbal medicines are believed to be necessary in keeping up with our body’s nutritional requirements. We also believe that when aging, our system has somehow slowed down and some of its functions are not functioning properly at all, that we need supplements to keep us going. However, there was this case wherein a [...]

It’s summer and everyone gets a break from school so your grandkids are most likely to plan a camping trip out in the woods, somewhere near the lake where they could pitch a tent, go fishing and spend the day doing what kids do best: playing. It’s every family’s awaited season for adventures like that to happen. We go through some serious planning on how best to get out of [...]

Seniors should be forewarned: there are medical conditions that are mimicked by other diseases. Problem is, they are often misdiagnosed by medical professionals – even your doctor. Here are a few of them, as well as some of the most commonly suspected diseases, just to keep you informed: Lupus is an inflammatory disease that is characterized by energy loss and body pain. It is often misdiagnosed as simple fatigue especially [...]

Given in the morning, at bedtime, or after meals, mouth care entails brushing and flossing the teeth and inspecting the oral cavity. It removes soft plaque deposits and calculus from the teeth, cleans and massages the gums, reduces mouth odor, and helps fight and prevent infection. By freshening the patient’s mouth, oral cavity care also improves and enhances the taste of food, aiding appetite and most importantly, nutrition. When you [...]

The aging process comes with individual role changes and transitions. Some roles, spouse or employee, may be bewildered, while new roles, widow or volunteer, may spring up. Such changes call for role adjustment or modification. The elements that may influence role adjustment include age, sex, beliefs, attitudes, financial gain, health, cultural background, and preceding experiences. With aging, changes in the marital role may take place. The division of work and [...]