Alzheimer’s disease is a terrifying issue for seniors’ to face and it is growing rapidly in population everyday. This disease is the common fear of all seniors nearing the age 65 since it is prominent during this number and beyond. Aside from Alzheimer’s disease being the sixth leading cause of death, this disease robs us of our loved-ones even if they are still physically present with us. Alzheimer’s disease is [...]

Have you heard of Healthy People 2010? This is a government initiated program launched last January 2000 and is still supported by States, communities and health organizations in an effort to improve quality of life and years through healthy life and eliminate other health disparities; Healthy People 2010’s two main goals. Healthy People 2010 has 467 objectives which serve as a guide for improving health status of all people living [...]

When we were younger, it really didn’t matter if we’re eating right, just as long as we burn those stubborn fats and maintain our sexy figures. However, as we get older, good nutrition becomes our bestfriend in fighting off age-related factors which more often than not, get in our way of living. Good nutrition is maintaining a healthy diet. This practice, in return, will give you many health benefits such [...]

Take a stroll down your local mall and you will notice some people clamoring up at some stall with sleek and sexy ladies giving demos to potential buyers. The product in question? Electronic cigarettes, also known as E-cigarettes. Sounds like something straight from the future right? Well, sort of. I would like to think of it as a prototype for all things electronic, the future of everything. Although the product [...]

When someone tries to guess your age, the first thing they will consider is your skin. Not your physique, not your clothes, not your self-confidence but your skin particularly in the facial area. This is a crucial area, your dead giveaway. If you are lucky, your skin will take some years off your age but if not, you will definitely gain some more years than your true numbers. Causes of [...]

Senior’s mental health is reportedly the most difficult to diagnose of all ages which, most often than not, results to late diagnosis and delayed help and treatment. This is because depression with seniors is often mistaken with the natural process of aging itself and therefore, ignored. The most common sign of mental illness is depression and there are many contributing factors which can dramatically increase levels of stress and depression [...]

When we notice imperfection brought about aging, the first thing that comes in mind is how to improve it. As humans, we seek perfection. Nowadays, there are ways to restore youthful physical appearances for seniors since they are widely accepted now than ever before. Some of them provide dramatic results while others come with drastic side effects as well. Like I said, there are ways. There are two types of [...]

When age is associated with poor health and degeneration, I take offense. For me, it is more of a judgment than factual call from younger people who would not know the difference. Maybe, and that is just maybe, if some senior will actually tell me these myths are true then I would consider but right now, there are all myths and they have been busted! Lose weight for longer life. [...]

Now that the kids are out of the house, there’s no stopping a senior’s sex life anymore. Gone are the days when you have to snatch a little time for sex in between obligations and restrictions. It was even reported that seniors’ sex lives improve as they get old since there is more time to spend together without too much distractions. This is somewhat different from what younger people used [...]

Nursing home is different from Intensive Care Unit where medical services are given to patients round the clock. Nursing home can also be called as skilled nursing facility, skilled nursing unit or rest home, all of which is a type of residence for individuals needing special care and assistance in their daily living activities. Sudden decline in physical or mental abilities also call for a nursing home care. Nursing home [...]