Health
Information for seniors about staying healthy and about illnesses and conditions common in older adults.
10 (Practically) Painless Ideas for Exercise  If your doctor´s been on you to exercise more, this article will give you some ideas on getting started. A Review of Aches and Pains by Maeve Binchy  Maeve Binchy´s delightful book Aches and Pains walks you cheerfully through the finer, and occasionally the more embarrassing, points of hospitalization. Anger Management 101  What do you do with your anger feelings? Do you lash out at others? Do you stuff the anger and keep it all to yourself? Do you let your pent-up anger turn to depression? Learn some constructive ways for handling your anger in this article on anger management. Eye Health  Let's talk about your eyes for a minute. Is your eyesight deteriorating? Is aging affecting your eyesight? Learn about the prevelant diseases of the eye affecting seniors and tips for slowing their progress. Feeding Tube Decisions  When should a feeding tube be an option? Do you know the pros and cons of a feeding tube? Just because your doctor tells you a feeding tube is necessary, do you have a choice in the matter? You do have a choice and you do not have to comply. Lasting Friendships  Do you have at least one true friend? A true friend stands with you through thick and thin. As we age, true friends are a critical component of long life and mental health. Let's Talk About Life Support - Ventilators  Is keeping someone alive on a ventilator the kindest choice? Life is Good  If you are a senior for whom life is not good, why is that so? What is making your life so miserable? What would have to happen to make life good for you? Living Double, Eating Single  Ways to work with dietary restrictions, including ideas to vary the meals you prepare and eat Living Long vs. Living Well  How old do you expect to be on the last birthday of your life? Do you want to live a long life or are you ready to check out now? If you are interested in living a long life, you might be able to influence that outcome. Living vs. Existing  Do you live your life fully every single day, or do you just go through the motions? If you became incapacitated today, would you regret any opportunities you missed? Medicare D = Prescription Drugs  Understand Medicare D and explore other options for prescription assistance Stop Prescription Drugs from Being Hazardous to Your Health  How to avoid becoming a medication error statistic Stress Management  Are ant hills turning into mountains in your life? Do you find it difficult to organize your thoughts? Stress does not have to control your life and the sooner you figure out how to handle stress the better. The Hyster Sisters Site  If you see a hysterectomy in the future of yourself or someone you know, check out this site. Senior Issues Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Senior Issues Site Map
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