Not Sleeping Well? Here Are 11 Powerful Sleep Strategies from a Geriatrician
As a geriatrician, I work with senior patients who suffer from a diverse range of problems, including memory worries, anxiety, pain, diabetes, falls, and more. One symptom many of them have in common is poor sleep…
Read MoreThe Financial Side of Caregiving
Rosalynn Carter said it first, and I think said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”
Read MoreCan You Want to Lose Weight and Love Yourself Just the Way You Are?
In popular culture, there seem to be two extremes when it comes to weight and self-acceptance. One says that everyone needs to have a normal BMI, the other states you’re fine just the way you are. According to the former, any pound over a “normal” BMI…
Read MoreGuide for Assisted Living Facilities
Opening a near chapter in your life should not be met with dread, stress, and confusion. When it comes to transitioning to long-term care, several buzz words and different terms are used – almost so that hair pulling is necessary. Is an Independent Facility and Assisted Living Facility the same thing? Is an Assisted Living […]
Read MoreYou Won’t Believe What Putting a Little Turmeric on Your Food Can Do for Your Body
Turmeric is a root used as a spice – but it does so much more than just add flavor to food. Here are the reasons why you need to start adding a pinch of turmeric to almost everything you put in your mouth. Turmeric is derived from the Curcuma longa plant…
Read More5 Techniques for Making Healthy Food Affordable
How many times have you heard it’s too expensive to eat healthy? Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. Major manufacturers of processed foods and fast food companies would have you believe this. But the exact opposite is true…
Read MoreIs Insulin Resistance the Culprit Behind Your Belly Fat?
If you’re struggling with extra weight in the belly, insulin resistance may be causing the problem. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. One of its functions is to transport sugars from the blood into all other cells of the body…
Read MoreSeniors Could See the Biggest Benefits from Metabolic Surgery
A pair of recent published studies examined the benefits of weight loss surgery among different age groups. The results are surprising to some, in that the most measurable benefits, including a clear gain in life expectancy…
Read More5 Unexpected Early Warning Signs of Dementia
For many people, the progression of dementia may be very slow. And, many individuals with very early stages of dementia learn how to cover it up. As we currently have a large demographic of our population aging, more research is going into the very important…
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About Their Pelvic Floor as They Age
As women age, we experience numerous changes throughout our bodies. With hormones beginning to fluctuate, decreasing estrogen levels and muscles that aren’t as active as they once were, we are sent on a path to navigate our bodies…
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