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Educating Seniors To Make Informed Choices
Aging should not determine the quality of a lifestyle due to a hearing problem because there are several affordable hearing aids for seniors on the market. What can affect lifestyle quality is a failure to tackle the loss in hearing in a timely manner. There is a vast amount of information available on different kinds of …
Any discussion about hearing loss with many citizens can be touchy, including discussion about which are the best hearing aids for seniors!. Very often there tends to be a denial of the reality. If this sounds familiar, and you are reading this article, then it means that you probably already have some concerns, and have …
As a senior with non-debilitating ringing in the ears – tinnitus, I have avidly reviewed tons of information to understand how to stop ringing in the ears. I assured myself that I was not imaging these noises (which no-one else could seem to hear) and losing my mind. What is this condition? Why the ringing? …
The causes of sudden hearing loss in one ear are varied. Anyone with sudden hearing loss in one ear or both ears should treat it as a medical emergency and immediately see a doctor. This is because sudden hearing loss could be a warning sign of potentially underlying conditions. This article is not intended to …
What is the process of aging is a question to which many seniors would wish they had received answers when younger. The natural process of aging is gradual, continuous in the human body, and starts very early in adulthood. The process of aging happens to everyone and is inevitable although we each age in different …
Changes in the body with age develop because the efficiencies of all working systems in our bodies gradually decline. This can be quite frustrating for older adults. The brain is no exception. Researching the internet for articles to better understand changes in the body with age – being in my golden years, and fast approaching …
Foot care is sometimes overlooked, yet foot pain in seniors, when it occurs, can be painful and agonizing. Everything in our body ages. There is no downplaying that fact. However one organ determines the level of mobility and independence of seniors and the elderly. This is the foot. We generally tend to focus on the …
How old do you feel? “Not that old” you might say, but your mirror tells you a different story. Physical changes in the body with age are certainly more noticeable. Do you ever wonder how on earth those extra laugh lines or wrinkles appeared seemingly overnight? You may also wonder why there were only one …
Many use the terminologies tired vs fatigue interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing? Increasingly more so, as a senior, you hear of the terms “being tired”, “fatigued”, “exhausted” or “lethargic”? Many wonder at the distinctions between them and whether there are differences. As we age, our energy levels and endurance gradually decrease, and …
To understand the immune system and aging requires a bit of knowledge about the immune system and its normal functioning. The immune system protects the body from harmful or foreign objects It is the body’s very own “military brigade” with front-line soldiers, generals, and the rear calvary! These include bacteria, viruses, fungi, cancer cells and …
Thyroid problems are much more common than people realize. The effects of the thyroid and autoimmune disease are not easy to understand because of the confusion with the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The thyroid is linked to two types of autoimmune diseases in the body. This article describes the common signs and symptoms that …
Eye health in seniors is important as normal age related eye changes can weaken vision. The most common causes of this vision loss among aging adults are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataract, and diabetic retinopathy. However, several conditions rarely cause vision loss, but rather create discomfort Normal Age-Related Eye Changes and Eye Concerns for Seniors …
Good lifestyle habits and good nutrition can help delay how aging affects vision and prevent the onset of certain eye problems. As you grow older and enter your senior years, knowing what to expect and when it is necessary to seek professional assistance can help you to seek professional care and provide preventative measures to …
How do sufferers of incontinence know which disposable incontinence underwear to select especially since they already find this a touchy subject? Reading information on these products in the shopping aisle is not usually how many people would like to spend their time in stores. This article provides information on the different kinds of disposable incontinence …
Incontinence is the lack of control over urination or defecation. Many aging adults find that they need protective incontinence underwear to manage the uncontrolled leakage of urine or bowel movement. This can not only be a source of distress but also a source of embarrassment. Fortunately, a wide range of incontinence products are available to …
Learning how to boost brain power is important even before normal age-related changes in the brain set in. With aging come some form of memory loss, but this mild impairment does not lead to dementia as frequently feared. Knowing what to expect and ways to manage them can considerably reduce this fear in older adults. …
The brain is the information powerhouse of the body. Consequently, several studies on the brain have been conducted to find ways to improve memory loss caused by age related changes in memory. The effects of certain herbs and spices have been studied on the mental processes involving motor control, visual processing, auditory processing, sensation, learning …
It is difficult to imagine that there could be associated dangers of vitamin supplements usage. This is because vitamins are generally seen as being good for you. However, there may be lurking dangers of vitamin supplements associated with using too many or exceeding recommended dosages. The dangers may be amplified in seniors and the elderly …
The remarkable B Complex packs a punch in health benefits of B vitamins. It is not a single vitamin, as the name suggests and is essential for the body to perform a myriad of functions. Eight B vitamins make up the B complex vitamin as well as some other related substances. Many of these vitamins …
Selecting the best cell phones for senior citizens is just as much of a personal choice as with any other purchase. It starts with deciding the type of phone, looking for a model that fits the allocated budget which has features that meet personal needs. As a senior looking for a new mobile phone, this …
