Lifestyle Trends
Volunteering: Helping others could actually help you
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The health benefits of volunteering are well documented and include reduced stress and risk of disease, an increased feeling of self worth and possibly even increased life expectancy. It is no wonder that for many people with chronic conditions, volunteering can even help maintain or improve one's physical health. |
Helping your parents and older loved ones
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Spring and summer family gatherings such as holidays and family vacations are often the first opportunities that families get to spend time together. As a family, you have the opportunity to catch up with older loved ones and to notice possible changes in their physical or mental health that may stand out after not seeing them for a while. This is especially important if they are more than 65 years old or were previously diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD). |
Ten simple ways to make your home safe for every generation who lives in it
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Most of us start life depending on our parents to take care of us. But as they age, chances are the roles will reverse. And, whether you provide additional help in their own homes - or move aging parents into your home - how do you prepare to meet the new needs of aging adults? |
Helping Asian Americans reach their retirement goals
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The financial downturn has affected most Americans in some way, and Asian Americans are no exception, a new survey reveals. In fact, eight out of 10 Asian Americans polled by Prudential Financial, say their savings and investments have been negatively impacted in recent years. |
Chill your buns: The coolest way to reduce swelling
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Cold doesn't just reduce swelling in the bump on your noggin, it also helps soothe any kind of swelling from a baby's teething gums to a boxer's swollen eye. Cold therapy has long been recognized as an effective way to reduce swelling on all parts of the body - even in the sensitive area where hemorrhoids occur. |
Seniors: How to live independently and safely
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Retirement is a great time to enjoy life - especially in your own home. But if you - or your parents - are starting to slow down, suffering from occasional imbalance or are having difficulty living safely in your home, it could limit your independence, and potentially cause you harm. Here are some tips you can follow to help yourself or your loved one continue to live independently in their own home and age in place safely. |
Caregivers: Making the transition from hospital to home easier
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Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advice that is useful to the millions of Americans who are actively involved in caregiving. Through its caregiver initiative, Ask Medicare, CMS recommends the following steps to prepare for a transition. |
Six ways to stay active in retirement
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Retirement doesn't have to be a time for rest. It's also a time to try out some fantastic activities you were afraid to venture into because of work. Take advantage of newly found free time and get more socially involved with some of these fun activities. |
Eye care advice for aging eyes
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Growing older and getting reading glasses seem to go hand in hand, just like getting gray hair or wrinkles as you age. But that doesn't have to be the case if you take steps to care for your eyes as you age. <br/> |
Create lasting memories with a personal and visual memorial
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From the Egyptian pyramids to the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington, D.C., the emotional importance of memorialization transcends history and cultures, and it satisfies a basic human need to remember and to be remembered. |
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