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| |Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle at Any Age!
Americans are living longer today than ever before! And while this is certainly something to celebrate, it is not without its challenges. According to the Alliance for Health Reform, 20 percent of seniors are living with 5 or more chronic conditions, seeing an average of 14 different physicians and using about 50 prescriptions every year.
While aging is an evitable part of life, losing your spirit and independence are not. The severity and progression of many diseases and conditions can be reduced, if not prevented, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle that focuses on one’s overall health and wellness, be it physical, emotional, occupational, social, financial, spiritual and intellectual. Check out the links below and start living life your way today!
Videos
Elder Abuse Awareness Video by Home Helpers
Home Helpers, one of the nation’s leading home care agencies, has partnered with the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) to bring elder abuse to the forefront of societal concern and aid in its prevention. Elder abuse refers to any of several forms of maltreatment of an older person by a caregiver, family member, spouse, or friend
Articles
Arthritis
Living with Arthritis
Approximately 50% of people age 65 and older have arthritis, a condition characterized by inflammation in and around the joints. Simple changes, such as using a cart with wheels to bring in the groceries, can make daily living activities more manageable.
Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes & Reducing Your Risk
More than 25 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes, a chronic medical condition. There is no known cure, but with proper care, most people with diabetes can live normal and independent lives.
Elder Depression
How is Depression in the Elderly Different from Dementia? - Health.com
There's no single test that can differentiate depression from dementia. But some behavior clues may help the doctor make and educated assessment.
Myths and Facts About Depression in the Elderly - Health.com
Depression is a real concern for the elderly.
7 Ways to Support and Care for a Depressed Elder - Health.com
Older adults are at risk for depression, are underserved by the mental health profession, and have the highest rates of suicide in the country, taking a proactive approach is crucial.
Depression in Older Adults and the Elderly - HelpGuide.org
Guide to the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments for depression in the elderly. Learn what you can do to help yourself or a relative.
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse - Health.com
Elder abuse refers to any of several forms of maltreatment of an older person by a caregiver, family member, spouse, or friend.
Parkinson's Disease
Guide for Caregivers - The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Living with Parkinson's disease is challenging for caregivers as well as patients. In this section, patient authors offer tips and suggestions for dealing with the emotional, social, and basic medical issues of caregiving.
Diabetes tied to higher Parkinson's disease risk - Reuters.com
People with diabetes may have a slightly increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - MichaelJFox.org
For the Michael J. Fox Foundation, there is one clear measure of success: delivering patients better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
Low Vitamin D Levels Seen in Parkinson's Patients - WebMD.com
A study of newly diagnosed patients with Parkinson's disease found a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency, but vitamin D levels did not continue to decline as the disease progressed.
Berries May Ward Off Parkinson's Disease - WebMD.com
Incorporating berries and other fruits in your diet may pay off by reducing the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's Disease and Your Diet - WebMD.com
For people with Parkinson's disease, eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet is extremely beneficial.
Safe Exercise and Parkinson's Disease: Types, Intensity, Warming Up, and More - WebMD.com
Exercise can play an important role in coping with Parkinson's disease. Find out how to work out safely.
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms - WebMD.com
The type and severity of symptoms experienced by a person with Parkinson's disease vary with each individual and the stage of Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson’s Disease Falling Down Prevention - WebMD.com
If you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease, WebMD offers tips to help you maintain your balance and prevent falls at home and elsewhere.
Parkinson's Disease Progression: What Happens - WebMD.com
What happens to a person with Parkinson's disease may vary from person to person. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease typically begin appearing between the ages 50 and 60.
10 Questions to Ask your Doctor about Parkinson’s - WebMD.com
If you've just been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, here are some questions you should consider asking your doctor.
Caring for Parkinson's Patients Tips - Thirdage.com
If you’re trying to meet the challenges of someone you love who has Parkinson’s disease, chances are you are not alone. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common movement disorders.
Heart Health
Eating & Nutrition: Better Health Evaluator - WebMD.com
The WebMD Better Health Evaluator is a health risk assessment that guides you through a series of questions to help evaluate your personal health.
9 Surprising Foods that May Raise Your Cholesterol - WebMD.com
9 Foods that may raise your bad cholesterol levels.
American's Don't Do Enough to Cut Hypertension, Cholesterol - WebMD.com
The CDC says in a new report that about two-thirds of adults in the U.S. who have high cholesterol levels and about hald who have high blood pressure are not being treated as effectively as they could be, unnecessarily raising their risk of stroke or heart attacks.
Cholesterol and Cooking: Fats and Oils - WebMD.com
Looking to lower your cholesterol? Follow these expert tips on how to use fats and oils in low-cholesterol cooking.
The Big Picture - Living with COPD - WebMD.com
COPD presents 13 million American's with new challenges and opportunities for better health.
Heart Foods Slideshow: Resveratrol, Salmon, Flaxseed, and More - WebMD.com
The top foods for heart health go beyond cholesterol busters to edamame, nuts, salmon, even coffee, in this list from WebMD.
Love Your Heart!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it’s never too late to pursue a healthier lifestyle!
Slideshow: Lowering Cholesterol: 15 Tips To Avoid Heart Disease - WebMD.com
Worried about high cholesterol? These 15 simple tips can help you lower cholesterol levels and avoid heart disease.
Exercise and High Blood Pressure Slideshow: Exercise Types that Help Lower Blood Pressure - WebMD.com
Exercise, along with other lifestyle changes and medication, is important to prevent high blood pressure. While starting a fitness routine may seem like a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be.
Female Heart Attack Symptoms and How to Respond - WebMD.com
Many doctors—and women themselves--still don’t realize that female heart attack symptoms can look very different than those of men and often go unrecognized.
Aging
How Your Nutritional Needs Change as You Age - WebMD.com
We look at some of the most common misconceptions about the dietary needs of older people.
Age 65 and up: Fatal Falls Increasing - WebMD.com
Falls are the top cause of accidental deaths in people age 65 and older, and fatal fall rates are rising, says the CDC.
10 Healthy Foods You and Your Grandkids Should Eat - WebMD.com
Be a role model for your grandkids: smart food choices will boost their health for life.
Want to Stay Young? Stay Connected - The Art of Relationships - WebMD.com
WebMD experts offer information about maintaining and improving intimate relationships.
Aging Gracefully at Home - WebMD.com Video
Most people want to stay where they are as they get older, but living independently can become difficult. Take a tour of a house designed to help you age gracefully without leaving the home.
7 Health Challenges of Aging - WebMD.com
Experts explain how to prepare for the health issues people face as they age.
Healthy Aging Tips: How to Feel Young and Live Life to the Fullest - HelpGuide.org
A guide to healthy aging, with tips for boosting vitality, staying active, finding meaning and joy, coping with change, and keeping your mind sharp.
Senior Exercise and Fitness Tips: How to Gain Energy and Feel Stronger - HelpGuide.org
Attention seniors! Learn how exercise and activity promotes healthy aging for your body and mind.
Understanding your Choices in Retirement Facilities and Homes - HelpGuide.org
Independent Living for seniors is a guide to understanding choices in retirement facilities and homes- compact, easy-to-maintain, private apartments or houses within a community of seniors.
