Jan
17
2013
Support Elderly Needs
Estimates are that as many as 50% of those over 85 suffer from some form of dementia. These individuals are often affected in terms of judgment (forgetting, for example, how to use certain household appliances); sense of...
Jan
08
2013
It is safe to say that our present day lives differ greatly from our ancestors. Think about the lifestyle differences between our elderly parents and our children. My grandfather was born in the late 1890's. My children were born...
Jan
03
2013
Mistake to Dismiss Mental Illness
Contrary to popular belief, mental disorders like anxiety, depression, cognitive impairment, mood disorders and behavioral problems, are not a normal part of aging.
Yet, psychiatric illnesses in older adults have long tended to be neglected, sometimes...
Dec
18
2012
Aging Necessitates Changing Diet
The energy stored in food is measured in terms of "calories", which is a measurement tool for food just as inches or yards are a measurement for a specific distance. Calories measure the amount of energy...
Dec
11
2012
Balanced Intake for Seniors
Dealing with aging parents can be difficult and time-consuming for those of us in the "sandwich generation". But some details of daily life for seniors, such as balanced intake of proper nutrients and vitamins, should be...
Dec
05
2012
Stop Adding Salt to Meals and Food Preparation
Sodium is an essential nutrient that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, and pH levels. Our body uses the sodium to help control blood pressure and blood volume. Sodium is also needed for...
Nov
28
2012
Metabolism Changes in Elderly
Iron : Recommended Intake: Men and Women: 8 milligrams a day
Iron is best known for its role in the formation of healthy red blood cells, which are responsible for carrying oxygen through the blood. It is...
Nov
15
2012
Incidence Increases with Age
People with Type 2 diabetes produce insulin; however, either their pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot use the insulin adequately. Glucose comes from carboydrate foods, and is the main source of the...
Nov
07
2012
Elderly Parents at Risk
Diabetes is an insidious disease that preys on older people, including our elderly parents. Type 2 diabetes, once known as "adult onset diabetes," affects 90 – 95 percent of the more than 20 million Americans affected...
Oct
29
2012
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
Given the overwhelming news of the day, that is - the storm track and effects of Hurricane Sandy, I thought it best to look into some helpful advice on safety. Some is common sense; much is...