(BPT) – Even in today’s information age, myths about menopause and women’s changing bodies abound and can take a huge toll on women. Half of women say their anxiety around menopause is caused by not k
Dispelling 5 Common Myths About Depression
(BPT) – There are more than 19 million adults in the United States living with depression and many more people could be suffering but are unaware that what they are feeling is depression, according to
Aging in Place
According to the Families USA Senior Watch, nineteen to one, older Americans in need of long term care, would prefer to be cared for at home. These older adults who are over 65 years of ag
Fibroids And Polyps: What Women Should Know About A Common Health Problem
(BPT) – Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percen
Red Flags When You Visit Your Aging Parents
¨ Change in weight
¨ Change in short term memory
¨ Change in usual routine
¨ Change is speech and/or ambulation
¨ Bills not being paid
¨ Entering contests
¨ Refusing to go with friends on outings or g
Living With Diabetes: How To Maintain A Healthy Vision
Living with diabetes is a skill that you must master if you are diagnosed with the disease.
In 2012, diabetes health costs in the U.S. were $245 billion. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ten Warning Signs of Caregiver Stress
1. Denial about the disease and its effects on the person who is being diagnosed. I know momʼs going to get better.
2. Anger at the person with Alzheimers or others that no effective treatments or cur
Healthy Aging
Soon, the world will have more people who live to see their 80s or 90s than ever before. ~ WHO
This is the Healthy Aging Infographic.
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Seniors’ Attitudes Towards Technology
The senior population in the United States have witnessed wave after wave of new technological advances come to fruition. With such exposure to each step of this high-tech revolution, the 65+ is a key
Making a Home Safe for Seniors
Falling is a major concern for seniors who live at home. The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous areas of the home without the right equipment. Learn how to make your bathroom safer with the tip