Medication and sunny days. The two may not always mix well. Sunlight may cause certain medications to work differently and some of those medications may cause the sun to have adverse affects on your body.
Which medications are the worst...
The province of Ontario has the right idea. Provide seniors with training so they can enjoy one of their favourite activities: hiking. This program is for both beginners and expert hikers. Seniors can take the program to become familiar...
To maintain a good quality of life as you age you have to stay physically fit. The more you are in shape the easier it is for you to live independently. Most seniors hate to rely on others for...
May 12th marks several days this year. International Nurses Day as well as ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition that affects more than one million American. Less...
Senior citizens’ health and wellbeing can benefit greatly from time spent relaxing and indulging in treatments at spas; however there are some options that can be more effective than others. Find out which spa treatments can provide a wealth...
Whether you own your own home or rent a condo or apartment, a smoke alarm is not only necessary, it's required by law. For seniors in particular, keeping smoke alarms in good working order requires a checkup every few...
For many children and caregivers who are caring for an elderly parent or senior, rude outbursts can be extremely upsetting. A once happy and polite parent can turn into a truculent, abusive person. Often they are unrecognizable. Temper tantrums...
Just like everyone else, seniors have problems sleeping. Many seniors have trouble falling asleep or wake up after only a few hours. Some wake up continuously throughout the night and get up at a very early hour. Because of...
People work hard all their lives so they can get to that point where they can sit back, look at all they've done, and say, "I'm finished, and I'm proud of what I've done." All people look forward to...
August 1 is Respect for Parents Day. Most of us know that small children and teenagers should respect their parents. But what about adult children and their aging, senior parents? Seniors deserve respect, especially from their adult children. In...
