Posted on: September 29 2014
from NIH Senior Health
Planning Your Doctor Visit
A Partnership
How well you and your doctor talk to each other is one of the most important parts of getting good health care. Unfortunately, talking with your doctor isn't always easy. In the past, the doctor typically took the lead and the patient followed. Today, a good patient-doctor relationship is a partnership. You and your doctor can work as a team. Creating a basic plan before you go to the doctor can help you make the most of your visit. The tips in this chapter will make it...
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Posted on: September 22 2014
As temperatures take a dramatic dip in September, we're reminded of the impending winter coming soon. Here are some helpful tips from FEMA: To prepare for a winter storm you should do the following:
Before winter approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit:
Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products.
Sand to improve traction.
Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home and regular fuel sources may be cut...
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Posted on: August 18 2014
by Sarah Stevenson The prospect of downsizing can be a difficult one for seniors facing the move to assisted living. A lifetime of memories associated with possessions can be daunting to wade through for the families and caregivers, but there are ways to help ease the transition for your senior loved one. Downsizing is an inevitable part of moving to a new residence: taking old clothes to Goodwill, throwing away that leaf blower that hasn’t worked in five years, and getting rid of all the things you’ve accumulated that your family no longer needs. But,...
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Posted on: August 11 2014
Nina Schutzman, Poughkeepsie Journal 10:14 p.m. EDT June 28, 2014 It was a call most people would dread. On Wednesday, an IRS agent said they needed to talk to Barbara Novak right away. "There were two very nasty calls" from people "saying they were officers of the IRS and that we needed to call them right away," Novak said. "I called them and (they) said I hadn't paid my taxes in four years." But the 60-year-old Beekman resident said she knew it was scam right away, she said. She told them she knew they were scammers, and that she planned...
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Posted on: August 04 2014
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Immunization helps prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and tuberculosis, adults need to get their shots – just like kids do. National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots. How can National Immunization Awareness Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about vaccines and share strategies to increase immunization rates...
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Posted on: July 28 2014
from NIHSeniorHealth.gov
What Are Complementary Health Approaches?
Today, many people use complementary health approaches for a variety of diseases or conditions. But what exactly are these approaches, and how do they differ from standard medical care? Complementary health approaches are medical and health care systems, practices, and products that originated outside of mainstream medicine. They include techniques performed by a practitioner (such as acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and massage therapy) and natural products (such as herbs, probiotics, and fish oil). Some approaches, including acupuncture and yoga, originated in Eastern countries such as China or India but are now used...
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Posted on: July 21 2014
Prepare yourself or older friends and family members for the sweltering summer months.
From Care.com, Gillian Kruse, Contributor The summertime is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren't taken. Here are some great tips that the elderly, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a fun, safe summer. 1. Stay Hydrated Seniors are more susceptible to dehydration than younger people because they lose their ability to conserve water as they age. They also can...
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