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Term coverage is one of the most popular type of life policy that fits any senior citizen over 60 years. You need to find a reputable provider who offer a decent plan for you. If you die unexpectedly, it could cause … Continued

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that evolves progressively and that implies a weakness of the bones. It is mainly occurring in elderly people because of loss of bone mass, but it can also occur at younger ages. Even … Continued

“The Mediterranean Diet” has been found, through epidemiological studies showing particularly low incidence of heart disease in the Mediterranean Basin, to be effective in combating heart disease. The cardio-protective properties in many of the foods consumed in countries like Italy, … Continued

Appreciating our existence requires a perspective that looks at it in its entirety. Like reading a book, we cannot say whether it is good or bad without knowing the whole tale. The same principle applies to life itself. Life is … Continued

An advance directive is also known as a living will form, and it is a document that specifies your wishes if you become mentally incapacitated or unable to communicate those wishes to your health-care provider yourself. In a living will … Continued

You can prevent heart disease by focusing all year round on your heart health. If you haven’t scheduled your regular wellness visit and cardiac assessment, ensure to schedule one with your heart specialist. It’s always good to keep regular wellness … Continued

What triggers us to begin to accept the onslaught of age as inevitable? Why do some children appear old at age seven and some grandparents youthful at 80? “Do not go gently into that good night. Old age should burn … Continued

You can never be too old to get started on a healthy lifestyle. If you make even a few small changes in your lifestyle, it can help you to live longer and you may even be able to reverse a … Continued

Most people had not even heard of COPD until rather recently. It is not a new disease. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is not new but the label is. It is a new category basically of illnesses that people have been … Continued

Activities for Senior Citizens: Seniors on Facebook! I wholeheartedly promote the combination of seniors on computers and the Internet as a method of sustaining a high quality of life for my peers, especially in the area of memory improvement. On … Continued

Why do we age? Popular wisdom would have us believe that we age because the earth is moving around the sun. But do we age because time passes? Or do we age because we allow ourselves to age? The truth … Continued

Living wills are living proof you will have what you want if you become incapacitated for any reason. Briefly discusses how to create and complete one and the reasons for doing so. When the time comes, wouldn’t you love to … Continued

One of the top 10 ways of relieving anxiety? Exercise. Maintain good health? Exercise. Relieve depression? Build self-esteem? Improve self-image and confidence? Reduce tension? Improve mental sharpness and alertness? Increase immunity to certain diseases and health risks? Lose weight? Improve … Continued

Love has been associated with life for many generations, with the common statement being that with love, life gets more meaning. However, is it possible to live longer because of love as well? This is something that some people seem … Continued

While living wills are probably the best way of making sure our wishes and dignity are maintained in the event of a medical catastrophe, there’s very little law giving force to these advance directives. A living will is also known … Continued

Insomnia is an epidemic affecting more than a third of all adults. Insomnia is becoming an increasingly common complaint which currently affects more than a third of all adults. People who suffer from insomnia experience poor-quality sleep and generally complain … Continued

Symptoms of hearing loss can signal that you may need to seek treatment and be fitted with a hearing aid that is suitable for you. Here we look at some of the most common symptoms that accompany hearing loss. Hearing … Continued

Down in the dumps, hopeless and helpless, feeling that all of your best days behind you or no one really cares? And on top of it all, you keep getting older. This is how many older people feel on a … Continued

However, the causes of depression are not so simple, and while a negative event may trigger depression, the causes of depression are not external factors alone. Many of the causes of depression are issues with the sufferer. Depression is a … Continued

Who said that senior citizens cannot have sexual intercourses anymore? Science and medicine have evolved so much in the last decades till the point that now senior citizens can still enjoy sexual activity like in their younger years. The idea … Continued

Almost 30% of people over 65 fall each year. Ninety percent of all hip fractures are associated with falls. Approximately 300,000 hip fractures and more than 700,000 vertebral fractures occur each year, mostly in the elderly.  The yearly direct cost … Continued

If you are wondering about how to prepare for the future, it’s a nice idea to consider writing up living wills. You can often see both old and young people, especially the young, who live on as they are not … Continued

Relocation to a new home is often a very difficult, detailed, and long process especially for senior citizens who have restrictions on physical activity. Since their endurance levels have decreased and they can no longer lift very heavy items due … Continued

A living will gives your doctor permission to withdraw or even withhold life support systems under certain conditions. Filling out a living will form will declare that you desire to die a natural death, and that you do not want … Continued

Senior citizens who keep busy with family, friends and volunteer work do better in memory tests, a new study has suggested.  This means that  senior citizens or anyone of any age should socialize to strengthen and keep their memory. Does … Continued

Some seniors often experience a lot of difficulties when doing activities of daily living. These activities may include daily baths, running errands, meeting appointments, dressing, cooking, and many more. Some may also require assistance when taking their medications. If you … Continued

To Change Your Behavior, Change Your Mind “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes,” is a quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin. I suspect I am not the first to disagree. I believe the only certainty during life … Continued