Event Calendar
May
8
Granny wants a DS?
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While there are no real numbers to compare to, 27% of grandparents and 34% of babyboomers would like to receive a portable video game system this year. Nintendo suspects that the video game Brain Age is a big part of this. Probably because Nintendo has been promoting the game heavily that it has reached the 50+ community.
I guess it is safe to say that Nintendo have captured a new market of audience. The question now lies if there are any publishers and game designers out there who are willing to take a shot in creating a game that is designed solely for seniors.
I have always dreamed that one day, when I am pretty old to be a grandpa, I should be holding a game controller and playing it hardcore with my grandchildren. Good job Nintendo!
May
7
Taking advantage
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I have heard a lot of news regarding people taking advantage of senior citizens - physically or mentally. Because they are vulnerable especially when it comes to technology, some people take advantage so that they could earn a decent amount of money.
I remember the story of a senior citizen who brought his computer to a store for a free tune up. It stopped working and to his surprise he was being charged with over $300 by the tech. They started saying techie terms that the senior was having problems understanding. They were obviously pushing a sale.
Luckily, a good man was inside the store and offered to take a look at the computer. It was not turning on alright. When he opened the box, he expected the worst. To his surprise, it was just a pulled memory from the slot. It was a clear example of how some people tend to use their intellect over vulnerable people such as seniors.
I just wish that there are more people who will stand up for seniors because every single day, someone is trying to get the best out of the seniors.
May
6
Medicare pay cut delayed
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The senate’s bill to cut the expenses on medicare doctors for older adults might experience a slight delay because of the extended expenditure in the war against Iraq. reports say that it may be moved until late May or early June.
This is actually a big boost because they are pushing for a 10.6% medicare physician fee cut. This will be a big help for those who are in need of medical attention especially our dearest seniors.
A Senate aide stated last Friday that the delay is caused by ongoing discussions and not because of Iraq or, medicaid or anything else. He said that the specifics is not yet sure whether it will be pushed this May or in June.
I just hope that they will continue this because this is something that is needed not only by seniors but by the people of the United States.
May
5
The other side of the street
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I looked into different movies that are somewhat related to seniors and I came across a pretty interesting title. It was starred by Fernanda Montenegro and the film is entitled, "The other side of the street".
It revolved around the story of a senior romance. It started when the woman that Ms. Montenegro plays saw a possible murder case accross the street with her binoculars. In a twist of fate, the man noticed her and they began seeing each other. He then told her his side of the story. He said that his wife was suffering cancer. The friendship soon developed into a much deeper relationship. There were sexual scenes that made the Brazilian movie get a rate of 3 from reviews.
The story was nice in a sense since it depicted a timeless romance and a sweet tale of a whirlwind type of love. It showed how a senior desires something and that they also have this certain amount of lust in their genes even if they are in their senior years.
May
2
33% of dementia patients also use incontinence drugs. This is a significant problem. Why? This is because there is a study that there is a decline if dementia patients are given incontinence drugs.
The study is conducted by the researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. They said that it is more likely that the oppositional effects of the drugs have contributed to the fast decline. They conducted the research for a year and they noticed and observed that the decline would represent a resident going from requiring only a supervision to requiring extensive assistance in an activity.
The drugs affected seniors in their daily living activities such as the way they dress, personal hygiene, toileting, bed mobility, eating and transferring.
The results of the study has just given clinicians the proper idea that they should continue to try non-drug management strategies for incontinence before beginning therapy with incontinence drug.
Apr
30
Surviving Heart Attack
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It seems like heart attack is still one major problem what adults and seniors are basically scared off. Yesterday, a senior from my neighborhood just survived heart attack even if he was all alone for the day. Absolutely no one was available to help and its a good thing though that he knows what to do or else, he could have been added in the list of deaths due to heart attack.
First thing he did was cough pretty hard and repeatedly and vigorously. He took a deep breath after every cough until such time that his heart was breathing normal once again. Those deep breathes that he took got oxygen into his lungs and the coughing squeezed the heart which eventually kept the blood circulating and it even got the heart back into its normal rhythm.
Are you ready to take on heart attack? If this man can do it, so can you.
Apr
29
Life begins at 80
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I did not think that this would be an inspirational poem. Neither did I find it that funny because it was filled with a touch of reality. What I think of this poem is the fact that a senior is valuable. Check it out and I hope you all agree with me.
Found in an Ann Landers Column
"LIFE BEGINS AT 80"
by Frank Laubach
I have good news for you.
The first 80 years are the hardest.
The second 80 are a succession
Of birthday parties.
Once you reach 80,
Everyone wants to carry your baggage
And help you up the steps.
If you forget your name,
Or anybody else’s name,
Or an appointment,
Or your own telephone number,
Or promise to be three places
At the same time,
Or can’t remember how many
Grandchildren you have,
You need only explain that you are 80.
Being 80 is a lot better than being 70.
At 70 people are mad at you for everything.
At 80 you have a perfect excuse,
No matter what you do.
If you act foolishly,
It’s your second childhood.
Everybody is looking for symptoms
Of softening of the brain.
Being 70 is no fun at all.
At 70 they expect you to retire
To a house in Florida
And complain about your arthritis.
And you ask everybody to stop mumbling
Because you can’t understand them.
(Actually your hearing is about 50% gone.)
If you survive until you are 80,
Everybody is surprised that you are still alive.
They treat you with respect
Just for having lived so long.
Actually they seem surprised
That you can walk and talk sensibly.
So, please, folks, try to make it to 80.
It’s the best time of your life.
People forgive you for anything.
If you ask me, life begins at 80.
Apr
28
Additional Pills
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Alzheimer’s is a dreaded disease. This hurts the entire family of any senior who has the disease. One of those families include mine. My grandfather has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year.
He begins forgetting things at a specific period of time which has been pretty devastating for us especially on his grandchildren. On top of this problem, he has been having a lot of trouble falling asleep. He wanted to take those sleeping pills that he used to take but then doctors have warned us that medications should be carefully administered since it may cause more problems in the long run.
It was then that I learned how delicate an Alzheimer’s victim is. All we could do now is understand and care for him. So if your senior is having problems with this disease, try to understand them and show them utmost care. Also, make sure that you watch every medicine that he takes in.
Apr
25
Clicking sound
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Click! Click! There goes that sound again as Mrs. Scott walks across the hallway. She thought it was her shoes. But to her surprise, it was her knee. She had it replaced a couple of months ago. The surgery was good but now, the sound is back and the clicking is driving her insane.
What is this sound? Experts say that this "Crepitus" in a joint replacement or in the general area of the replacement indicates a problem with the artificial joint itself. The development of that clicking sound all of a sudden merits an additional contact with the physician and more importantly, with the surgeon who performed the operation.
Apr
24
Going out and having fun
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Senior life is not just about staying at home, drinking medication, worrying about diet and thinking about retirement homes. Going out and having fun must be a part of a senior lifestyle as well.
I could remember the time when my grandmother took me ballroom dancing. I was not a good dancer. Most of the night I sat down drank my martini and watched my grandmother move. She was having fun alright. It was a night out that she always attends to. I could see that all the stress is being relieved. After all, the senior years has been great for her. She’s been enjoying a lot of time for herself. She’s free from work and all the other stress factors.
Speaking of going out. If you are in the area of Cincinnati, They will be having a Seniors night out at Sharonville Community Center. There will be a great dinner prepared and a lot of socializing.
Go out and have fun! You deserve it.
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