Monthly Archives: February 2017

Caregiver Coping Strategies

You are the primary caregiver and you are having a bad day. Nothing seems to be going right. There have been other bad days and you know there will be more on the way. How do you cope with this situation when there seems to be no end in sight? 1. Take a Time Out […]

Are You on Your Way to Caregiver Burnout?

It’s easy to understand how it can happen. You go all out to take care of your loved one, but miss the signs that you’re pushing yourself too hard. Before you know it, exhaustion, stress, and other symptoms of burnout start to take hold. Learn the warning signals so you can keep yourself healthy while […]

Elderly Skin Condition

As we get older, our skin undergoes a number of changes. How skin ages will depend on several factors: your lifestyle, diet, heredity, and other personal habits (such as smoking). Sun exposure is the main cause of skin damage. Skin damage from the sun is due to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light, which breaks down elastic tissue […]

Living with Osteoporosis

Although your genes determine your potential height and the strength of your skeleton, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can influence how healthy your bones are. Broken bones usually take six to eight weeks to recover. Having osteoporosis does not affect how long this takes. Recovery depends on the type of fracture you have. Some fractures heal easily, […]

Senior Health: Successful Aging