Recreation therapy: The art and science of fun
Nineteenth century author Edward Bellamy once said, “If bread is the first necessity of life, recreation is a close second.” His assessment is no less true for our own time. […]
Is “male menopause” real?
The concept of women experiencing a natural “change of life” as they age is a familiar one. However, could it be that men also experience their own “male menopause” as […]
Is it menopause yet?
The lifecycle of a women can be an amazing journey filled with many wonderful and not so wonderful milestones. As a woman nears the end of her childbearing years, one […]
Getting enough fluids an important part of healthy living
Water is life. No one knows that better than the scientists at NASA. Indication of water on a planet means the possibility that life can even exist. Whether we’re traveling […]
Coping with incontinence
Facing the loss of or a reduction in bladder control can be difficult for a person. They may experience embarrassment or depression for needing assistance with a deeply personal issue. […]
Don’t let hearing loss steal away your life
Whether it’s a song played at a wedding or a baby’s first cry, some of life’s most precious memories begin with a sound. Losing the ability to hear well not […]
Don’t let high blood pressure sneak up on you
Sometimes called “the silent killer,” hypertension or high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Sometimes, a person may not find out they have the condition until it has already done […]
How to communicate with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. It is a time to reflect on the most common form of dementia and the estimated 5 million Americans it impacts. Alzheimer’s disease […]
Don’t wait until the last moment to organize your affairs
When it comes to facing times of illness or crisis, much can be learned from the Boy Scouts of America. The Scout motto is “Be Prepared” and that is the […]
Avoid the break: How finding out about osteoporosis now can help you later
Did you know that many older people with osteoporosis don’t know they have it until they have broken a bone? However, osteoporosis is a very common condition for seniors. According […]
