Let In The Light
In a world of increasing pharmaceutical prices, some drugs are cheap. One is light. Whether in the form of sunlight or artificial light, light can be used to treat a large variety of ills, including Alzheimer's disease.
Health & Wellness
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Featured Articles
Aging In Place: The Top Ten Reasons
Aging in place by choice is growing in popularity. Baby boomers will have a very different sort of retirement: more likely to work longer, start a second career, volunteer or go back to school...and spend their retirement years at home.
Medication safety for seniors
Many people not only take more than one medication, but also see more than one doctor. It's important to inform all your doctors, especially your primary care physician, about all the medications you take, to avoid potentially dangerous drug interactions.
Myths of the Mind
Who says you can't teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that we have the power to influence brain function throughout life, an important realization for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States.
Salt: How Much Is Enough?
No two people are the same when it comes to salt in the diet. The general advice is to consume between 1,500 to 2,300mg sodium per day. But are the recommended limits reasonable when applied to everyone?
Pets Can Be The Best Medicine
Pets are there for you when you need them. They love you unconditionally. They keep your secrets, and comfort you when you're feeling down. But the companionship and comfort a pet gives can also outweigh the benefits of medicines.
The Truth About Sleep and Aging
You CAN get a good nights' sleep. As we age, we still require seven to nine hours of sleep, but our ability to get good quality sleep may be affected. This is the reason to begin developing good habits that will insure you get a good night's sleep.
Is Your Elder Driving Safely?
Remember when you couldn’t wait until you were old enough to drive? Driving meant independence...and to seniors, it still does. It can be difficult to convince someone to give up an important part of a previously-independent lifestyle.
Heart to Heart
When it comes to aging loved ones, a heart-to-heart talk needs to happen about what might occur if they can't manage alone anymore. Figuring out what to say is half the battle. Here are some suggestions for getting your heart-to-heart talk started.
Aging Gracefully...Or Not
Many in our aging society are not aging gracefully, fighting or ignoring their declining abilities. To assist you as you go the through the process of aging with your loved one, here are the top 8 common mistakes made by seniors and their families.
