Advance Directives
Know your choices and share your wishes If you were struck with a sudden illness or in an accident that prevented you from making your own medical decisions, would it be important to you to have someone to make those decisions? The majority of people have not planned for this. Each state has its own laws, […]
The American Legion: Benefiting Our Community
Since its inception by Congress in 1919, The American Legion has delivered substantial improvements for veterans, families, and communities. With 13,000 posts across the US and beyond, the legion offers many services and activities that bring our veterans and communities together. Veterans and their family members find meaning in helping others, while also socializing and enriching […]
Daily Diabetic Foot Care
There’s a lot to consider if you have diabetes: but daily foot care is one of the best ways to prevent complications. About half of all people with diabetes have nerve damage. You can have nerve damage in any part of your body, but nerves in your feet and legs are most often affected. Nerve […]
7 Rainy Day Activities for Seniors
The spring is known for rain showers in preparation for the blooms of flowers in the month of May. If you or your loved one is stuck inside on one of these spring showers, here are some ideas for fun indoor activities geared towards older adults: Just because it’s a rainy day doesn’t mean there […]
What To Look For In A Medical Alert System
Also known as “PERS” Personal Emergency Response Systems are purchased for an aging or ill person who lives alone so that they can get help quickly if needed. That person might be at risk of falls due to poor eyesight, memory changes, or other health problems, or be susceptible to a sudden emergency event. PERS […]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society recently released a report that higher rates in the last 25 years of colon and rectal cancer are being diagnosed in young patients, almost doubling. Causes of colorectal cancer at earlier ages may be linked to lifestyle factors including excessive alcohol, smoking, lack of […]
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Seniors
Many seniors find aquatic workouts to be a great way to improve their physical well-being. Water exercises can relieve symptoms from conditions like arthritis and circulatory problems while also improving mental well-being. The fact that exercising in water is low-impact reduces the potential for injury, and can have the following benefits:
Help Prevent the Aging of Your Brain
Changes in health on their own don’t explain dementia, but when added all together they may put a strain on brain function. Correcting those problems can help improve cognitive function and prevent dementia. More is being understood about the importance of individual differences in determining illness. Unique genes may predispose individuals to nutritional or detoxification […]
Where to Begin: Your Last Will & Testament
Making a last will and testament to explain how your property should be distributed when you die is one of the most important things that you’ll ever do. By making your will, you will give your surviving family members the gift of knowing that your wishes are fulfilled regarding your estate and reduce the stress […]
The Challenges of Heart Disease in Elderly Women
More heart disease is present in elderly women than in elderly men and is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for more deaths yearly than all other causes combined. In fact, it is more prevalent in men under the age of 40 years compared with women, in those aged 40–60 years the prevalence is equal, […]
