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The Big Fall That Happened In My Yard Just The Other Day
Okay, it wasn’t that bad! I didn’t break any bones! I fell over 3 years ago and broke my shoulder, that felt that bad! The difference was when I broke my shoulder it was in snow and ice, not rain and mud! So, even that didn’t look as bad as the photo above!
By Denise E Lindquist4 years ago in Longevity
If You Can Do This Simple Test In 60 Seconds, Your Heart Is in Good Shape
Often times when measuring heart health, we are encouraged to seek a medical professional and perform expensive tests. However, a new study highlighted by the European Society of Cardiology has found a simple and inexpensive way to assess heart health (1).
By Josh Petterson4 years ago in Longevity
Over the Hill, or Under Appreciated?
Over the Hill or Under Appreciated? Senior citizens, retirees, the elderly, the golden years, grandparent, etc. Do these terms bring to your mind a particular stereotype? Do you picture walkers and wheelchairs, grey hair and wrinkles, a burden on family and society, expendable or unnecessary? For a moment, I want you to instead picture these adjectives for the group of people I have mentioned; active, experienced, wise, knowledgeable, reliable, needed, wanted and appreciated. I am a single woman over 60, and sometimes I feel I am being put in a box with those negative descriptions. I am not just a senior citizen; I am an active and vital part of my family and my community. For many senior citizens, these years can mark the beginning of a new chapter in their lives that will enrich not only themselves, but the very world that would label them as unnecessary.
By Patti Marrs Magill4 years ago in Longevity
Looking Back at Life
I just celebrated my 95th birthday last week. Honestly, I never thought I would make it this far in life…in fact, I figured I would have passed away many years ago. But here I still was, feeling good, still relatively active, having what I would consider to be a pretty good life.
By Mark A. Tullo4 years ago in Longevity
Different Levels of Services in Senior Living Homes and How to Choose One
So after a lot of thought and considering many things, you have concluded that your loved one needs to be shifted to a senior living facility for better care. While it may seem easy to figure out which facility to go for, there are several things to consider before choosing one. One of the most critical parameters is whether to go for a memory unit or a primary facility.
By Blissful Gardens4 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies That Could Help Your Elderly Loved One
Aches and pains can affect people over 65 for a number of causes, that's why aged care assistance in NSW is important and there are several treatment options available. Many elders choose to adopt a more holistic approach to pain management rather than taking drugs, and they frequently have items in their homes that they may employ. Home Care Assistance's Tucson in-home care specialists have compiled a list of easy home remedies that your senior loved one may take to relieve age-related aches and pains. Apart from this, it is vital to understand that there are drugs that can aid with anxiety. Many of these drugs, however, have mild to severe adverse effects. The good news is that there are several natural methods for reducing anxiety in your senior loved one.
By Danielle Bern4 years ago in Longevity
Dementia
I am having a hard day myself, just don't want to open my eyes to do today's tasks. That isn't fair to everyone in the house or me. My daughter just got over being sick with the flu. Thank goodness it wasn't Covid, but he wasn't able to help me around the house. I was doing everything as far as chores in the house by myself. Now, I don't want to come across as whining, but I'm just exhausted. Yesterday, was another day when my stepdad had to go to the post office. I had to keep telling him, my daughter was sick, and we weren't going anywhere until the next day. He finally understood. He is a lot better than before. Now we have learned to communicate better, but we still have bad days. Routines is very important to someone who has dementia.
By Regina Mauldin4 years ago in Longevity
