Sep
08
2014
Most people return from war, and with time and support from family and friends, readjust. But everyone is different. How do you know when things are going in the wrong direction, and when you or someone you care about...
Aug
26
2014
For anyone who has known a returning wartime veteran in recent years, there is an awareness and great concern over the condition known as "post traumatic stress disorder". Veterans young and old, male and female, who are subjected...
Aug
18
2014
What steps can be taken to prevent dehydration? Obviously, fluid intake is the key. Elders need visual and verbal reminders to drink fluids such as water, juice, or sodas.
Families and caregivers need to be cognizant about risks...
Aug
11
2014
My elderly mother seems to rarely consume water or liquids. She keeps her home at what I consider a very warm temperature. She constantly awakes in the morning with her bed clothing soaked in perspiration.
Doesn't this...
Aug
05
2014
Dehydration increases with age -- which is a simple way of noting that our elders are more prone to dehydration than other age groups.
During the hot summer months, our community elders and family loved ones need a little extra...
Jul
29
2014
Knowing the vital signs of a stroke could mean the difference between life and death...
I just found out last week that a friend and colleague had recently suffered a stroke. I was stunned. But I shouldn't be....
Jul
22
2014
Social Security offers a variety of benefits when you need them.
Retirement—by far the most widely utilized benefit. Most people need about 10 years of work (40 credits) to qualify for retirement benefits. You can retire as early as...
Jul
17
2014
Fact: more than one out of five adult Social Security beneficiaries has served in the military. So more than 20% of Social Security benefits are received by veterans. Veterans and their families make up 35% of those receiving...
Jul
07
2014
In the United States, people do a lot to recognize and honor the heroes who serve(d) in the Armed Forces and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. July is an appropriate month to recognize veterans and wounded warriors, as...
Jul
01
2014
Let’s face it – as we get older, our memory does not seem quite as sharp as in years past. While we may not remember where the car keys are, or the name of the actor in the 1974...
