Your Prescription for Medication Safety
As we age, acquiring more medical conditions is common. So to combat health problems associated with aging, physicians prescribe a variety of medications. Trouble is, with all those prescriptions, it can become difficult to keep track. Read on for insight on what you should know about your medications and help managing all those pills.
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Keeping Your Mind Healthy
Just as physical activity keeps your body strong, mental activity keeps your mind sharp. No matter what your age, an active brain produces new connections between nerve cells, enabling cells to communicate with each other, helping you store and retrieve information more easily and efficiently. Here are a few suggestions to help you nurture your mind.
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When You Need a Little Help
What exactly is assisted living? The answer, it seems, is a riddle. It is not a retirement center, though assisted living can often be found at retirement centers. It is not a nursing home, though many nursing homes offer assisted living units. Sometimes it's part of a continuum care campus (with all levels of care, from nursing to independent living), and sometimes it stands alone. But what is it?
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The Facts on Cataracts
You've probably heard others talk of having cataract surgery, or your doctor may have recently diagnosed you with having a cataract. As a senior adult, what effect do cataracts have on your vision (or the future of your vision)? What treatments are available? Read this informative guide and find out the answers to your questions about cataracts.
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Your Drug Questions Answered
As you age, your body is more susceptible to disease and injury, making the need for prescription medications almost a certainty. But how do you know if you're taking medication correctly? More often than not you've left the doctor's office with a slip of paper with some scribble, confused at what it could mean. You trust your healthcare provider, but what if there are some extra steps you could take to ensure your safety when taking medications?
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Swim Away the Aches
If you're a senior adult who suffers from arthritis, you probably already know that exercise can increase your flexibility and strength and protect your joints from future damage. But did you know that exercising in water is an excellent way to relieve arthritis pain? It's true! A few dips in the pool can help alleviate the aches and pains.
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Shining a Light on Cataracts
Cataracts are a leading cause of vision problems in adults in the United States. You may know at least one person who is troubled by a cataract. The good news is that you can take steps to keep your eyesight clear. If you'd like to keep your vision sharp and your eyes as healthy as possible, here's information that can help.
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The Facts on Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The macula is an oval yellow spot in the center of the retina. When an object is placed directly in front of your macula, your "central vision" is being used, which gives the clearest picture available.
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Hidden Dangers in Your Home
While you may think there's no place like home when it comes to your safety, statistics show that thousands of seniors are seriously injured, even hospitalized, every year because of accidents in their homes. While every room poses unique threats to your safety, the bathroom can be an exceptionally risky place. Use this guide to make your bathroom safer.
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Deck the Halls with Joy, Not Sadness
If the holidays this year are leaving you feeling more humbug than holly jolly, you're not alone. Depression affects thousands of older Americans every day, and the holidays are no exception. In fact, they can be an especially difficult time, as we're reminded of the passage of time and the absence of friends and loved ones who have died or moved away.
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