Glowing Older, Part 1 “Growing older gracefully” used to mean accepting the aging process of mature skin with a smile, or at least without complaining too much. No more. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the dryness, dullness...
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Older Adults and Antidepressants Do you have a loved one suffering from depression? Does it seem that things aren’t getting better even though the doctor prescribed them with an antidepressant? Well there may be a good reason for that:...
Routine is great, but sometimes in can make life feel boring. We all long for some excitement and novelty to keep things interesting. But unlike youngsters ready to hitchhike across the country or travel overseas all the time, seniors...
A collaboration between nurses and doctors to help patients get discharged from a hospital to a skilled nursing facility lowered 30-day hospital re-admissions. The Enhanced Care Program encourages collaboration between medical staff to discharge patients to skilled nursing homes (SNF)....
“Honey is hydrating and antiseptic. It really clears your skin, and it’s moisturizing. You can use it every day if you want. It’s so gentle.” – Jessica Pare What comes to mind when you hear the word honey? a bear?...
“The best advice I can give you about falling is to never land.” – Chevy Chase Deciding on moving to an assisted living facility is tough. While assisted living offers many advantages, a home is much more than a...
The 2018 flu season started early and aggressively. The number of flu cases climbed quickly, and has far surpassed previous years. Things have reached the point that some hospitals have banned children under age 12 from visiting. Jersey Shore...
Adults are supposed to get 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Are you getting at least 7 hours? If not, you should read this. Effect of sleep on your health Research supports the following negative outcomes may result from...
According to financial experts, you should write your will as soon as you have your first child. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re well past that particular milestone. But have you written your will yet? If you...
“Well I’m not a novelist. I’ve only written one book and that is a memoir.” – Carly Fiorina At some point, you may have thought about writing a memoir. But, chances are that you dismissed the idea before...