Articles related to "Geriatrics"
1.AT LAST!!! Scientific Proof That Women Age Better Than Men!
Calling all women! It's time to fight back with Hollywood's standards regarding older men vs older women. Read about actual scientific proof that women actually "age" better than men.
older women • older men • olfactory sensations • aging • senior citizens
Calling all women! It's time to fight back with Hollywood's standards regarding older men vs older women. Read about actual scientific proof that women actually "age" better than men.
older women • older men • olfactory sensations • aging • senior citizens
20. Growing Up
There are different stages to growing up... none of them are easy.
aging • death • dying • senior citizens • relationships
There are different stages to growing up... none of them are easy.
aging • death • dying • senior citizens • relationships
3. Exercise!!!... Say What???
How come people don't exercise their minds as much as they do their bodies???? The brain is the only part of the human anatomy that doesn't age and in fact has the potential to improve with age... time to start using more than the usual 10%.
aging • mental health • attidude adjustments • senior citizens • older women
How come people don't exercise their minds as much as they do their bodies???? The brain is the only part of the human anatomy that doesn't age and in fact has the potential to improve with age... time to start using more than the usual 10%.
aging • mental health • attidude adjustments • senior citizens • older women
33. How Old Is Old?
"Old" isn't what it used to be, but then again, who is?
aging • society • geriatrics • senior citizens • philosophy
"Old" isn't what it used to be, but then again, who is?
aging • society • geriatrics • senior citizens • philosophy
35. Time For Spring Cleaning
There is an endless ebb and flow to our life cycles, like our four seasons. Spring time has its special significance.
geriatrics • aging • spirituality • philosophy • religion
There is an endless ebb and flow to our life cycles, like our four seasons. Spring time has its special significance.
geriatrics • aging • spirituality • philosophy • religion
38. Death and Taxes... or, The Facts of Life
CAUTION, beware, this article may be hazardous to your mood. A good friend of mine scores me a "3" if, in his opinion, it is a downer, no matter how true. Let's be real, death and taxes may be the only things that are inevitable, but not facing facts can truly be more harmful if not hurtful.
senility • aging • geriatrics • psychology • health
CAUTION, beware, this article may be hazardous to your mood. A good friend of mine scores me a "3" if, in his opinion, it is a downer, no matter how true. Let's be real, death and taxes may be the only things that are inevitable, but not facing facts can truly be more harmful if not hurtful.
senility • aging • geriatrics • psychology • health
40. Old Age Is No Excuse
Old age can be a tough business for some, but it doesn't have to be that way. As the song goes, "Try a little tenderness," and see where that gets you.
geriatrics • society and culture • psychology • senior citizens • social mores
Old age can be a tough business for some, but it doesn't have to be that way. As the song goes, "Try a little tenderness," and see where that gets you.
geriatrics • society and culture • psychology • senior citizens • social mores
41. Letting Go
If I could write a parable, it would be about teaching how to fly with the wind, float upon a river, or to simply go with the flow of shifting time.
ageism • aging • psychology • geriatrics • culture
If I could write a parable, it would be about teaching how to fly with the wind, float upon a river, or to simply go with the flow of shifting time.
ageism • aging • psychology • geriatrics • culture
42. Conquering the Impossible
We read about people accomplishing amazing feats all the time. There are other heros among us who never make the news headlines. How about being your own personal hero?
ageism • maturing adults • geriatrics • physical fitness • psychology
We read about people accomplishing amazing feats all the time. There are other heros among us who never make the news headlines. How about being your own personal hero?
ageism • maturing adults • geriatrics • physical fitness • psychology
43. Looking Ahead
There are so many things to do and places to go... yet, one should face the fact that planning ahead just might make the journey easier and more enjoyable.
geriatrics • senior citizens • aarp • assisted living • retirement
There are so many things to do and places to go... yet, one should face the fact that planning ahead just might make the journey easier and more enjoyable.
geriatrics • senior citizens • aarp • assisted living • retirement
44. Retirement! What's that?
Is "Retirement" the best thing one has to look forward to in old age? I mean, Really! Is that all there is?
aarp • social security • aging • ageism • senior citizens
Is "Retirement" the best thing one has to look forward to in old age? I mean, Really! Is that all there is?
aarp • social security • aging • ageism • senior citizens
45. Attachments
Some people might think of "Attachments" as comforting or with feeling secure. My response is "au contraire mon ami," I think of "Attachments" as strings holding a puppet.
death • dying • psychology • aging • geriatrics
Some people might think of "Attachments" as comforting or with feeling secure. My response is "au contraire mon ami," I think of "Attachments" as strings holding a puppet.
death • dying • psychology • aging • geriatrics
47. Distant Shores
How far does one have to travel in order to find him/herself?
aging • philosophy • spirituality • metaphysics • relationships
How far does one have to travel in order to find him/herself?
aging • philosophy • spirituality • metaphysics • relationships
60. Seniors and Sex
Please don't accuse me of "stooping" to the level of most magazines found at any news stand. My intention has nothing to do with increasing my "sales," there is a more serious undercurrent which I am addressing. Then again, the prevailing facts and circumstances suggest that I am guilty by simple association. What can I say?
sex • sexuality • social mores • culture • geriatrics
Please don't accuse me of "stooping" to the level of most magazines found at any news stand. My intention has nothing to do with increasing my "sales," there is a more serious undercurrent which I am addressing. Then again, the prevailing facts and circumstances suggest that I am guilty by simple association. What can I say?
sex • sexuality • social mores • culture • geriatrics
63. Back To The Future
Anyone attending a high school reunion knows that those "happy days" weren't really all that happy. One can share some pretty good laughs, however, as well as experience some memorable revelations.
senior citizens • teenagers • geriatrics • psychology • high school graduations
Anyone attending a high school reunion knows that those "happy days" weren't really all that happy. One can share some pretty good laughs, however, as well as experience some memorable revelations.
senior citizens • teenagers • geriatrics • psychology • high school graduations
74. Seniors and Sex, Part II
Spring time isn't only for the young, or just for randy men.
human sexuality • geriatrics • hiv • aids • marriage
Spring time isn't only for the young, or just for randy men.
human sexuality • geriatrics • hiv • aids • marriage
Caregivers Around the World
This is a brief article about the new <i>Caregivers Around the World</i> topic area on my main web site, <i>The Elderly Place</i>. You will be able to read articles from other caregivers as well as submit your own for other caregivers to read.
caregiving • caregivers • care giver • cargiver support • geriatrics
This is a brief article about the new <i>Caregivers Around the World</i> topic area on my main web site, <i>The Elderly Place</i>. You will be able to read articles from other caregivers as well as submit your own for other caregivers to read.
caregiving • caregivers • care giver • cargiver support • geriatrics
Caregiving Responsibilities
Live Your Dream Event: Being a caregiver does not mean that you cannot live your dream.
caregiver • caregiving • elderly • senior citizen • elder care
Live Your Dream Event: Being a caregiver does not mean that you cannot live your dream.
caregiver • caregiving • elderly • senior citizen • elder care
Incontinence
An introduction to Incontinence.
incontinence • alzheimer's • dimentia • nafc • caregiver
An introduction to Incontinence.
incontinence • alzheimer's • dimentia • nafc • caregiver
On the Brink of War: Protecting the Alzheimer's Patient
Tips for caregivers on protecting Alzheimer's patients from the emotionally disturbing news of war and avoiding the confusion, delusions, and hallucinations that it might bring on at some stages of the disease.
alzheimer's • caregiving • war • terrorism • disasters
Tips for caregivers on protecting Alzheimer's patients from the emotionally disturbing news of war and avoiding the confusion, delusions, and hallucinations that it might bring on at some stages of the disease.
alzheimer's • caregiving • war • terrorism • disasters
Pets and Animals Newsletter Contribution
Not always pretty -- But is it neglect?
horses • geriatrics • cushings disease • teeth • weight
Not always pretty -- But is it neglect?
horses • geriatrics • cushings disease • teeth • weight
Soak Away Stress
Say goodbye to stress through a relaxing bath or shower. Find out how scent therapy can relieve tension and stress.
stress reduction • stress relief • caregiving • caregiver • elder care
Say goodbye to stress through a relaxing bath or shower. Find out how scent therapy can relieve tension and stress.
stress reduction • stress relief • caregiving • caregiver • elder care
Someone to Stand by You, Part II
An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.
alzheimer's associaton • alzheimer • dementia • caregiving • caregivers
An overview of the Alzheimer's Association Web site and the services provided by it.
alzheimer's associaton • alzheimer • dementia • caregiving • caregivers
Storm Warning: The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
The Alzheimer's Association has given us Ten Warning Signs to recognize as symptoms of this disease. Recognizing these and getting a complete medical examination helps patients get the early diagnosis that is so important to both the person with Alzheimer's and the caregiver.
alzheimer's disease • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
The Alzheimer's Association has given us Ten Warning Signs to recognize as symptoms of this disease. Recognizing these and getting a complete medical examination helps patients get the early diagnosis that is so important to both the person with Alzheimer's and the caregiver.
alzheimer's disease • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
Things to Do: Activities for Patient and Caregiver, Part 1
Part 1 describes some things my mother and I did together when I was her caregiver. Part 2, next month, will survey the literature for suggested activities for use with Alzheimer's patients.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
Part 1 describes some things my mother and I did together when I was her caregiver. Part 2, next month, will survey the literature for suggested activities for use with Alzheimer's patients.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregivers • caregiving • alzheimer
Valentine Fun - February 14th
This article offers activity suggestions for caregivers of loved ones who live with their caregivers or who live in a care facility.
caregiving • caregiver • elder care • seniors • senior care
This article offers activity suggestions for caregivers of loved ones who live with their caregivers or who live in a care facility.
caregiving • caregiver • elder care • seniors • senior care
How to Select and Use Walkers and Canes
Walking aids, as they are called, can be helpful, but they are associated with many falls, the very action they should prevent. Care is needed in selection and use.
how to select walkers • adjusting walkers • using walkers • using canes • parkinson’s and walkers
Walking aids, as they are called, can be helpful, but they are associated with many falls, the very action they should prevent. Care is needed in selection and use.
how to select walkers • adjusting walkers • using walkers • using canes • parkinson’s and walkers
103. Dating at 82
If it's been said once, it can never be repeated enough, one is never too old for romance!
aging • dating • love • romance • passion
If it's been said once, it can never be repeated enough, one is never too old for romance!
aging • dating • love • romance • passion
32. New Rules II
I'm being somewhat of a hypocrite here, writing down rules when basically I believe the fewer rules there are the better. Perhaps, you can think of "my rules" as more suggestion types, especially my suggestion to "make your own."
relationships • aging • senior citizens • peer group pressure • society
I'm being somewhat of a hypocrite here, writing down rules when basically I believe the fewer rules there are the better. Perhaps, you can think of "my rules" as more suggestion types, especially my suggestion to "make your own."
relationships • aging • senior citizens • peer group pressure • society
37. Happy Birthday To Me!
Birthdays remind us how far we've traveled, but the more birthdays we celebrate, the more we are reminded of how many more journeys yet await.
senior citizens • aging • geriatrics • psychology • ageism
Birthdays remind us how far we've traveled, but the more birthdays we celebrate, the more we are reminded of how many more journeys yet await.
senior citizens • aging • geriatrics • psychology • ageism
59. Are You A Druggie?
A good quality of life has nothing to do with money. As the saying goes, if one doesn't have good health, then one has nothing. I strongly suggest that we all put more pressure on the FDA and the AMA to care more about the quality of human life.
health • aarp • senior citizens • geriatrics • holistic health
A good quality of life has nothing to do with money. As the saying goes, if one doesn't have good health, then one has nothing. I strongly suggest that we all put more pressure on the FDA and the AMA to care more about the quality of human life.
health • aarp • senior citizens • geriatrics • holistic health
66. Dealing With Cancer: Part I
How many friends or family members do you know that have cancer?
cancer • oncology • medicine • holistic health • alternative medicine
How many friends or family members do you know that have cancer?
cancer • oncology • medicine • holistic health • alternative medicine
67. Dealing With Cancer: Part II
When one is diagnosed with a life threatening condition, one's belief system helps to determine the choices and course of action. There is no right or wrong in these matters, only the recognition that one's intuition must be respected.
oncology • cancer • life threatening illness • hospice care • geriatrics
When one is diagnosed with a life threatening condition, one's belief system helps to determine the choices and course of action. There is no right or wrong in these matters, only the recognition that one's intuition must be respected.
oncology • cancer • life threatening illness • hospice care • geriatrics
68. Dealing With Cancer: Part III
For any illness or affliction of one's well being, the road to wellness involves more than just dealing with the physical.
oncology • cancer • breast cancer • holistic medicine • alternative medicine
For any illness or affliction of one's well being, the road to wellness involves more than just dealing with the physical.
oncology • cancer • breast cancer • holistic medicine • alternative medicine
69. Dealing With Cancer: Part IV
An open mind and an open heart can help to create miracles.
oncology • cancer • holistic health • alternative medicine • metaphysics
An open mind and an open heart can help to create miracles.
oncology • cancer • holistic health • alternative medicine • metaphysics
70. Dealing With Cancer: Part V
We live, we laugh, We dance, we die, With each passing, We breathe a sigh, And embrace one another by and by.
geriatrics • oncology • care givers • cancer • aging
We live, we laugh, We dance, we die, With each passing, We breathe a sigh, And embrace one another by and by.
geriatrics • oncology • care givers • cancer • aging
71. Dealing With Cancer: Part VI
Cancer can be beat! There are no rules when it comes to cooperating with one's body to heal itself.
oncology • cancer • wholistic medicine • alternative medicine • geriatrics
Cancer can be beat! There are no rules when it comes to cooperating with one's body to heal itself.
oncology • cancer • wholistic medicine • alternative medicine • geriatrics
77. Biology VS. Chemistry: Part II
Don’t be satisfied to simply survive, but know that you can also thrive! All it takes is being kind to your body and cooperating with it by providing what it needs.
holistic health • herbaligy • high colonics • fasting • cleansing
Don’t be satisfied to simply survive, but know that you can also thrive! All it takes is being kind to your body and cooperating with it by providing what it needs.
holistic health • herbaligy • high colonics • fasting • cleansing
78. Biology vs. Chemistry: Part III
Trust me on this, it doesn't take THAT much effort, nor is it that complicated to stay in good physical health. Read up on a few embarrassingly "easy" tricks I've learned.
ph balance • rebound exercise • geriatrics • health • exercise
Trust me on this, it doesn't take THAT much effort, nor is it that complicated to stay in good physical health. Read up on a few embarrassingly "easy" tricks I've learned.
ph balance • rebound exercise • geriatrics • health • exercise
86. Speeding At Sixty
Time passes without end, one <i>chooses</i> how and when to mark the signposts.
birthday • celebration • societal mores • aging • geriatrics
Time passes without end, one <i>chooses</i> how and when to mark the signposts.
birthday • celebration • societal mores • aging • geriatrics
94. Are You Old?
Sometimes the simplest of questions suggests more profound implications and requires a response that entails deeper consideration.
aging • senior citizens • geriatrics • philosophy • society
Sometimes the simplest of questions suggests more profound implications and requires a response that entails deeper consideration.
aging • senior citizens • geriatrics • philosophy • society
95. The Benefits of Aging
Take the "road less travelled" and realize that there are definitely more than 26 Benefits of Aging.
aging • geriatrics • society • aarp • culture
Take the "road less travelled" and realize that there are definitely more than 26 Benefits of Aging.
aging • geriatrics • society • aarp • culture
97. Wanna Dance?
What is the real reason why some men and women don't like to dance?
dance • aging • ageism • social dynamics of dance • movement
What is the real reason why some men and women don't like to dance?
dance • aging • ageism • social dynamics of dance • movement
98. Dear Mom
Sometimes, things are best said in a letter... which can be read over and over again... I know!
motherhood • parenthood • mother's day • childhood • child psychology
Sometimes, things are best said in a letter... which can be read over and over again... I know!
motherhood • parenthood • mother's day • childhood • child psychology
Alzheimer's 101
This article is an overview of Alzheimer's, concentrating on the signs, symptoms, behaviors, and communication skills.
alzheimer's • dimentia • age related diseases • hereditary diseases • caregiving
This article is an overview of Alzheimer's, concentrating on the signs, symptoms, behaviors, and communication skills.
alzheimer's • dimentia • age related diseases • hereditary diseases • caregiving
Alzheimer's 102
This article concentrates on the stages of Alzheimer's, hereditary factors, help for caregivers, and addtional resources.
alzheimer's • caregiving • dimentia • age related diseases • hereditary diseases
This article concentrates on the stages of Alzheimer's, hereditary factors, help for caregivers, and addtional resources.
alzheimer's • caregiving • dimentia • age related diseases • hereditary diseases
Caregiving Introduction
This article is especially for new caregivers of all ages. However, all caregivers may benefit from the tips, suggestions, and resources listed.
caregiving • caregiver • care giver • elderly • elder care
This article is especially for new caregivers of all ages. However, all caregivers may benefit from the tips, suggestions, and resources listed.
caregiving • caregiver • care giver • elderly • elder care
Caring for Parents
How to get through family obstacles when you are elected the primary caregiver.
caregiver • caregiving • caring for parents • elder care • senior care
How to get through family obstacles when you are elected the primary caregiver.
caregiver • caregiving • caring for parents • elder care • senior care
Creating an Awareness: National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. This article tells the history, the progress made in the past twenty years as we have become more aware of this disease, and events that are planned by Alzheimer's Association chapters all across the country.
alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • caregivers • alzheimer
Gerontology Introduction
This article focuses on the student who would like to work with the elderly.
gerontology • geriatrics • geriatric care • seniors • elderly
This article focuses on the student who would like to work with the elderly.
gerontology • geriatrics • geriatric care • seniors • elderly
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