Senior Safety; Information to Keep Elderly Safe August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior Health - Seniors and Health Safety City of Detroit: Senior Citizen Safety Tips: An article from the City of Detroit that lists safety tips for senior citizens. The tips are to help seniors be safer at home and while out in the community. Senior Health Tips, Facts and Other Information: Health tips listed on the website for … Continue reading "Senior Safety; Information to Keep Elderly Safe" A Guide to Understanding Diabetes in Senior Citizens March 25, 2020 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Senior Health , Senior Health Guides - Diabetes affects more than 25 percent of the adult population aged 65 and above in the U.S. The burden of living with diabetes is usually measured in terms of how it impacts those people of working-age. Diabetes among older adults has been linked to a higher mortality rate. This condition is also linked to increased … Continue reading "A Guide to Understanding Diabetes in Senior Citizens" Laser Eye Surgery: How to Choose a Surgeon August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Featured , Senior Health - It’s an undeniable fact of aging: as you age, your eyesight is likely to degenerate. However, you don’t have to resign yourself to thicker and thicker glasses—or rely on contacts—as you age. Laser eye surgery is safe, effective, and can greatly improve your vision. However, not every LASIK doctor is equally skilled—and it’s important to … Continue reading "Laser Eye Surgery: How to Choose a Surgeon" 4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke April 7, 2021 by David Goldstein Articles , Senior Health - A stroke is a dangerous health issue that occurs when the blood supply to your brain is reduced or interrupted. While your genetics and family health history play a role in your risk level, your lifestyle choices can increase your chances of having a stroke. You can reduce your risk of stroke with a healthier … Continue reading "4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke" Reasons for Doing Yoga and Meditation Retreats October 15, 2021 by David Goldstein Featured , Senior Health , Senior Health Guides - After working hard at your job or school, it’s imperative to have some time to center yourself. Yoga and meditation retreats can help you get your peace of mind back and rejuvenate you. You must have balance in your life to make things more fulfilling. Here are some reasons for going on yoga and meditation … Continue reading "Reasons for Doing Yoga and Meditation Retreats" How Can Seniors Recover After a Health Issue? November 16, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Featured , Senior Health - Recovering after a health issue can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are frequently knocked back by medical problems or if this health issue was an emergency. So then, if you or a loved one is finding it difficult to get back onto their feet after a health issue has occurred, read on for … Continue reading "How Can Seniors Recover After a Health Issue?" How Should You Approach Your Physical Therapy? October 15, 2021 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Featured , Senior Health - You may have injured yourself or had surgery and now you are facing rehabilitation in order to get yourself back into the condition before you were hurt. How you approach your physical therapy can play a big part in whether you succeed or find yourself frustrated with a lack of progress. Read on to learn … Continue reading "How Should You Approach Your Physical Therapy?" Medicare – What Every Senior Needs to Know February 11, 2020 by David Goldstein Articles , Featured , Reports , Senior Health - You’ve seen the commercials on television. You’ve come across Medicare information online. You may even know a few people who currently receive Medicare benefits. While you may have a basic understanding of Medicare, this isn’t always enough to help you qualify for and secure benefits in the future. Fortunately, with the necessary knowledge, you’ll better … Continue reading "Medicare – What Every Senior Needs to Know" Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Senior Health - If you’re about to turn 65 and qualify for Medicare, take note—you may have to switch doctors. With many primary care doctors not accepting Medicare, it’s not unusual for people who qualify to suddenly be faced with the necessity of switching from a doctor they’ve had for years. Primary care doctors are becoming rare in … Continue reading "Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do" Botox for the Over-50 Crowd: The Benefits and Risks August 13, 2017 by Jennifer Grey Articles , Family Issues , Featured , Senior Health - Are you over 50 years old and considering using Botox? Are you using Botox already and just have some questions or concerns? Here’s a quick primer on the history, benefits and risks of Botox. Botox (or botulinum toxin) was originally used to treat migraines, muscle spasms, and disorders of the nervous system. Botox has been … Continue reading "Botox for the Over-50 Crowd: The Benefits and Risks"
Senior Safety; Information to Keep Elderly Safe August 13, 2017 Senior Health - Seniors and Health Safety City of Detroit: Senior Citizen Safety Tips: An article from the City of Detroit that lists safety tips for senior citizens. The tips are to help seniors be safer at home and while out in the community. Senior Health Tips, Facts and Other Information: Health tips listed on the website for … Continue reading "Senior Safety; Information to Keep Elderly Safe"
A Guide to Understanding Diabetes in Senior Citizens March 25, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health, Senior Health Guides - Diabetes affects more than 25 percent of the adult population aged 65 and above in the U.S. The burden of living with diabetes is usually measured in terms of how it impacts those people of working-age. Diabetes among older adults has been linked to a higher mortality rate. This condition is also linked to increased … Continue reading "A Guide to Understanding Diabetes in Senior Citizens"
Laser Eye Surgery: How to Choose a Surgeon August 13, 2017 Featured, Senior Health - It’s an undeniable fact of aging: as you age, your eyesight is likely to degenerate. However, you don’t have to resign yourself to thicker and thicker glasses—or rely on contacts—as you age. Laser eye surgery is safe, effective, and can greatly improve your vision. However, not every LASIK doctor is equally skilled—and it’s important to … Continue reading "Laser Eye Surgery: How to Choose a Surgeon"
4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke April 7, 2021 Articles, Senior Health - A stroke is a dangerous health issue that occurs when the blood supply to your brain is reduced or interrupted. While your genetics and family health history play a role in your risk level, your lifestyle choices can increase your chances of having a stroke. You can reduce your risk of stroke with a healthier … Continue reading "4 Lifestyle Choices That Are Putting You at a Higher Risk for Stroke"
Reasons for Doing Yoga and Meditation Retreats October 15, 2021 Featured, Senior Health, Senior Health Guides - After working hard at your job or school, it’s imperative to have some time to center yourself. Yoga and meditation retreats can help you get your peace of mind back and rejuvenate you. You must have balance in your life to make things more fulfilling. Here are some reasons for going on yoga and meditation … Continue reading "Reasons for Doing Yoga and Meditation Retreats"
How Can Seniors Recover After a Health Issue? November 16, 2021 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - Recovering after a health issue can be difficult for seniors, especially if they are frequently knocked back by medical problems or if this health issue was an emergency. So then, if you or a loved one is finding it difficult to get back onto their feet after a health issue has occurred, read on for … Continue reading "How Can Seniors Recover After a Health Issue?"
How Should You Approach Your Physical Therapy? October 15, 2021 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - You may have injured yourself or had surgery and now you are facing rehabilitation in order to get yourself back into the condition before you were hurt. How you approach your physical therapy can play a big part in whether you succeed or find yourself frustrated with a lack of progress. Read on to learn … Continue reading "How Should You Approach Your Physical Therapy?"
Medicare – What Every Senior Needs to Know February 11, 2020 Articles, Featured, Reports, Senior Health - You’ve seen the commercials on television. You’ve come across Medicare information online. You may even know a few people who currently receive Medicare benefits. While you may have a basic understanding of Medicare, this isn’t always enough to help you qualify for and secure benefits in the future. Fortunately, with the necessary knowledge, you’ll better … Continue reading "Medicare – What Every Senior Needs to Know"
Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do August 13, 2017 Senior Health - If you’re about to turn 65 and qualify for Medicare, take note—you may have to switch doctors. With many primary care doctors not accepting Medicare, it’s not unusual for people who qualify to suddenly be faced with the necessity of switching from a doctor they’ve had for years. Primary care doctors are becoming rare in … Continue reading "Having Trouble Finding a Primary Care Doctor? What to Do"
Botox for the Over-50 Crowd: The Benefits and Risks August 13, 2017 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Senior Health - Are you over 50 years old and considering using Botox? Are you using Botox already and just have some questions or concerns? Here’s a quick primer on the history, benefits and risks of Botox. Botox (or botulinum toxin) was originally used to treat migraines, muscle spasms, and disorders of the nervous system. Botox has been … Continue reading "Botox for the Over-50 Crowd: The Benefits and Risks"
