Have you ever wondered what exactly makes A-positive blood different from O-negative blood? Here is a quick tutorial on blood types. All blood contains the same elements, but not all blood is the same. Human blood has red blood cells to carry oxygen. Plasma is the watery stuff that allows blood to flow. Blood also […]
Eye problems are a serious concern, especially as you grow older. Literally millions of people in the United States struggle with vision impairment, and a great number of those individuals are over the age of 65. Research shows that regular care can reduce eye problems by as much as 50 percent. Many older adults do […]
John Deurwaarder, 97, is proof that it’s never too late to fall in love again. After his wife died four years ago, his life seemed to fall apart, and he struggled with loneliness, depression and poor eating habits. But when he met Alta Lunsford, 78, at a choir practice at his retirement home, his life […]
Sometimes a senior has to move from his or her home, temporarily or permanently, after experiencing a serious medical problem or when they can no longer take care of themselves. Moving is difficult at any age, but having to change residences can be very difficult for older people, especially those who have lived on their […]
At an Aging in America conference held recently, three panelists talked about rock stars’ attitudes toward aging, as gleaned from You Tube videos. Here are a few sample quotes: Ringo Starr, 73: “As long as I can hold the sticks, it [making music] can go on forever; it’s something you don’t have to retire from.” […]
You have been driving since you were old enough to see over the steering wheel, but now your kids want you to hand over your keys. They might be upset because you had an accident or two, or worried about that time you got lost. If you are like the other 33 million licensed drivers […]
Besides using medical treatments, you can make adjustments in your home or diet to help care for eye diseases or conditions. Studies show that to see clearly, the average 60-year-old person needs at least three times the amount of light as the average 20-year-old. To compensate for changes in aging pupils, use proper illumination. For […]
Most doctors and health care providers are honest and bill Medicare accurately for services or supplies that they provide to seniors. However, some people who provide health care services and supplies attempt to defraud the Medicare system. Medicare.gov describes Medicare fraud as a person, group or company billing Medicare for services or goods that a […]
Most people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia want to live at home as long as possible. Remaining in this familiar territory among loved ones also helps the individual stay connected to the past and present. However, staying at home increases the risk accidents and injury. To make living at home […]
Living on your retirement savings can be a constant balancing act: between maintaining your standard of living and making sure you don’t outlive your savings. How do you know if you’re withdrawing too much from your financial portfolio and threatening your ability to enjoy life as you age? Or maybe you’re taking out too little, […]
