January 2009 Entries

How Alzheimer's Disease Changes Behavior

How does Alzheimer's Disease differ from other forms of memory loss? There are a few behaviors to identify which help with this diagnosis for memory loss.

posted @ Saturday, January 31, 2009 9:31 AM | Feedback (0)

Caregiving: Very Fulfilling Work

Working as a senior caregiver provides fulfillment beyond a paycheck,- companies are constantly hiring as the population ages - even in this bad economy.

posted @ Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:26 PM | Feedback (0)

Saving for Senior Care

Medicare and Medicaid provide for senior care in the USA and the good news is, if you run out of money, Medicaid will provide for your care in a nursing home.

posted @ Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:32 PM | Feedback (1)

The Aging of Benjamin Button

The movie nominated for best picture, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, provides a peek into the wisdom of aging.

posted @ Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:41 AM | Feedback (0)

An Historic Inaugural - Especially for Our Seniors

On Martin Luther King Day, it is a reminder to take the time to understand how to connect with others, from all backgrounds, including when we have many generations in between.

posted @ Monday, January 19, 2009 12:21 PM | Feedback (1)

Living to Age 100 Becoming Common

Living to be 100 is common now - it takes a few more years past 100 to grab attention.

posted @ Friday, January 16, 2009 7:13 PM | Feedback (0)

Senior Volunteering

As President-elect Barack Obama encourages Americans to volunteer next Monday, find out what senior programs in your area may need an extra hand.

posted @ Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:41 PM | Feedback (0)

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: New Surgeon General?

A new Surgeon General with a focus on healthy living could be just what the doctor ordered.

posted @ Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:23 PM | Feedback (0)

Our new "First Grandma" Marian Robinson

The White House will soon be home to our "First Grandma".

posted @ Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:00 PM | Feedback (4)

Acupuncture Beneficial for Many Age-related Illnesses

Seniors in China regularly receive acupuncture treatments for age-related illnesses and research studies are beginning to show the benefits of acupuncture for seniors.

posted @ Friday, January 09, 2009 1:03 PM | Feedback (0)

Look Good to Feel Good

Research confirms that looking good does help you feel better!

posted @ Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:09 AM | Feedback (1)

World's Oldest Woman Dies at Age 115

Imagine living to be 115 - the world's oldest person just passed away on Friday.

posted @ Monday, January 05, 2009 8:20 AM | Feedback (1)

A Caregiver

Ask you senior family members what their wishes are for care, should the need arise, so this will not be added to the list of emergencies should a medical emergency arise.

posted @ Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:45 PM | Feedback (0)

Caregiving Vitamins

While you are monitoring medications for others, as a caregiver, don't forget to take the time to find out which vitamin supplements would be right for you, too.

posted @ Friday, January 02, 2009 9:28 PM | Feedback (0)