Guide dogs make wonderful companions for seniors. Plus, they are a great way to help the elderly remain independent for a longer period of time. Before making the decision to buy or adopt a guide dog, everyone involved must understand the amount of dedication and time that goes into caring for an animal. Health Benefits …
Dr. Walter Bortz, II, MD is the author of this book, “Dare to Be 100” as well as over 130 medical journal articles. His look at longevity and the key contributing factors can be used by professionals to help clients but just as much by each of us to understand and take the right steps. …
There were two new products on display that really caught my eye at the Boomer Business Summit in San Diego last week. Each addresses convenience and necessity from different points of view but both products were intriguing. ThinOptics has created a cell phone cover with a small eyeglass holder affixed to the back. The …
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Low vision may be caused by a wide variety of eye conditions and disorders. Some of these include: Age-related Macular Degeneration (also known as AMD). AMD is a degenerative disease of the retina that causes progressive loss of vision in the center of the eye. Some people describe it as having a spot or blurry …
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Use this time as a regular marker to get your eyes and ears checked. Thanks to glaucoma.org for this informative article on glaucoma testing. Early detection, through regular and complete eye exams, is the key to protecting your vision from damage caused by glaucoma. A complete eye exam includes five …
NO! It may be pretty, however rosemary triggers aggression in Alzheimer’s patients. Keep that in mind while landscaping!!
Household Guardians can quickly come into the home of your loved one or yourself and quickly assess how liveable it is. Falls are the leading cause of injury or death in those 65 or older. I found this information on the CDC website. Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. …
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You wouldn’t take a bath in paint thinner or breathe gas fumes for fun, but small “everyday” doses aren’t OK either. A big report on breast cancer and environmental toxins has terrific advice. Didn’t get to read all 300 pages? We YOU Docs dug in for you to get the key stuff on protecting you …
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The Sunday Times of London today quotes a study out of UCLA that the use of the internet increases brain function in elders, specifically the actual process of searching for information. While more studies have suggested that brain fitness is vital to all of us and has shown benefits in the reduction of age-related dementia, …