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Senior Care Articles

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Senior Living

    ... healthier. This is especially true for senior citizens who have challenges they often must face alone. If you see the glass as half full, your positive thoughts help motivate you to a healthier...

  • 3 Ways to Choose Senior Home Care

    ...merous forms of home care available for seniors, from occasional visits to adult day care to full-time care. For seniors who are in relatively good health and can care for themselves well, home ...

  • 5 Things You Need to Know About Abuse and The Elderly

    The elderly can be abused in different ways. Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, sexual, financial or in the form of neglect. Some elderly people abuse themselves by refusing to eat or take th...

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Related Exercises and Activities

Slimnastics - general

... Popular at health clubs, gyms and many senior centers, slimnastics are generally conducted as classes and are per...

Aerobics: water

... Water aerobics is a great exercise for senior citizens, including those with more brittle bones. [Photo court...

Patient care: nursing

From Wikipedia: Patient care is part of a nurse's role in implementing a care plan. Usually, nurses will perform p...

Aerobics: water

... Water aerobics is a great exercise for senior citizens, including those with more brittle bones. [Photo court...

Elder Care

Taking care of seniors can be both a slow and fast-paced physical activity that involves stooping, bending, stretchin...

Patient care: nursing

Patient care and nursing activities involve implementing a care plan for an individual, ensuring that they receive me...

Vitamins

  • Zinc

    Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. However, more scientific evid...

  • Chamomile

    Chamomile has an apple-like smell and taste. The name chamomile is derived from the Greek kamai melon, which means gr...

  • Andrographis

    The leaves of Andrographis paniculata, an annual herb, were commonly used in Indian folk medicine and Ayurveda for...

  • Lemongrass

    ...l used in deodorants, herbal teas, skin care products, fragrances, insect repellents, and for aromatherapy. Lemong...

Conversations On Senior Care

  • Senior Citizens in Love.


    • Posted On November 17, 2008 04:30:13 PM

      ...d man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the french fries, divided them in two piles and neatly pl... Read More

    • Posted On November 17, 2008 04:33:00 PM

      ha ha! i did not see where that was going Read More

  • The calories I'm eating seem really, really low!


    • Posted On August 23, 2008 04:41:52 PM

      ... getting really old because this is how senior citizens eat! I'm 40 and I've been chasing kids and doing housework all day. According to my nutritionist if I don't eat at least 1800 calories I... Read More

    • Posted On August 29, 2008 10:57:47 AM

      ... and that is what I stick with. I could care less what works for "joe blow" because his metabolism is likely different, his body is likely different, his tastes are likely different, e... Read More

  • Anybody else going into the nursing program?


    • Posted On June 30, 2008 06:08:32 AM

      I'm a senior in our nursing program. It's been a lot of fun, but a lot of hard work (and, ultimately, rewarding). Don't believe (all of) the horror stories you hear GOOD LUCK! EDITED: here=hea... Read More

    • Posted On June 29, 2008 04:15:28 PM

      I will begin the nursing program in August........anyone else? Read More

  • MSN Money - What if no one were fat?


    • Posted On May 5, 2009 10:39:55 AM

      .... That sounds good, but Roland Sturm, a senior economist for Rand in Santa Monica, Calif., doubts anyone would pay for preventive care. More likely, he says, some doctors would be on the street.... Read More

    • Posted On May 5, 2009 10:43:15 AM

      omfg I'm on the money forums all the time That article caused a four week fight where people were calling each other names.... *sneaks over to YM to see if the fights have started back up * Read More

  • Johnny Carino's.


    • Posted On January 23, 2009 10:45:11 AM

      ... What would you recommend? I'm going to senior ball tonight and we are going there before, I haven't been. I'm not looking for healthy, I'm looking for tasty its a special night lol. Read More

    • Posted On January 23, 2009 11:56:50 AM

      Love Johnny Carino's, there is one right around the corner from our home. They have a great spinach salad....lots of feta cheese and red onions, etc. Read More

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Senior Care Blogs

Health Care And Medicare

The health care issue being debated by congress has spilled over to the issue of medicare. Those who are opposed to President Obama's proposed health care plan have put up every road block they can including alleging that health care reform will destroy...

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Get health insurance

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...o you can visit with a doctor, be taken care of during an emergency, and maintain a state of good health to prevent disease or infection. Make sure you have enough coverage for all of your heal...

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Care for a parent

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Care for a parent by managing their daily tasks, engaging them in new activities and providing companionship and support during difficult times. Take control of their daily schedule so they can re...

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jonitchr: @MariaNYC now do I believe every senior & child shld have HC YES YES ? I believe also that adults shld B responsible 4 their own health care

adkhermit: No Bamacare, No Pelosicare, I am a Senior and they are tossing us off the bus! Who wants to be a doctor under government rules of care? #hcr

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rbkirsch: Not happy with the way the Senior's Care session went #PCAGM. Left rather unhappy.

CambridgeCap: Thinking about refinancing your senior care facility? Tell us about it. http://ow.ly/zYFG

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