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Articles related to "Older Adults"
Senior Citizen Fitness Activities A summary of 2007 fitness guidelines for older adults and active elderly that will help seniors maintain and improve health and fitness level as well as prevent disease. senior citizen fitness activities • active seniors and elderly exercise • elderly exercise and movement ideas • new fitness guidelines • activity ideas for senior citizens
Personalizing the Care Giving Process How to ensure a care recipient receives individualized care whether in a home care or nursing home setting. nursing home • home care • individualized • older adult • care giving
Sleeping Pills for Seniors At least 50 percent of older adults experience one or more symptoms of insomnia a few times per week. Are sleeping pills the answer? insomnia • sleeping pills • sleeping • older adults and sleeping pills • seniors and sleeping pills
Adaptation Is The Key To Growth Discussion of the inevitability of change and what a positive role it plays in our lives. change • adaptation • older adults • adventure
And While We're Talking About Gifts... What to give that older person in your life? Here's some practical suggestions that say you really care. gifts • older adults • independence • practical
Where Do You Stand? Consideration of the ethical and financial dilemmas posed by medical technology as it relates to older adults. medical technology • aging • older adults • society
Why Are The Elderly Being Ignored? The older adults of this nation are being ignored, under-diagnosed, and treated poorly. What can we do about it? elderly • psychology • suicide • depression • mental illness
Active Seniors Unique Adventures Here are great ideas for older men and older women to remain active, volunteer to help, make friends, travel, and share their skill and wisdom globally or close to home, older men • older women • fun opportunities for active seniors • unique adventures for senior citizens • volunteer opportunities for older adults
Senior Citizens Going to College Info on college degree programs, university courses, online college degrees and courses, ideas for older adults to go to college, take classes, and be a student. senior citizens get college degree • seniors university degree college program • senior citizen college discounts • older adults education online • online college degree courses online telecourses
Fitness Trends in the New Year New Year...New Trends. When planning your resolutions for the new year have a look at the top five fitness trends that are emerging. It may just spark your interest to try something new. new years • resolutions • fitness trends • fitness • older adults
Fun Activities for Active Seniors Ideas and tips for older adults at senior centers, in active-living situations, in senior citizen group homes, and at home. Fun activities for seniors and senior groups. fun activities for senior citizens • ideas for active senior citizens • ideas for older adults • hobbies classes for seniors • active senior citizens ideas
Intergenerational Day Care For those of us who are members of the Sandwich Generation, people caring for our children and aging parents, intergenerational day care may be the answer. intergenerational day care • day care • sandwich generation • aging population • graying americans
Walking and Running Prescriptions The Exercise is Medicine initiative is a project of the AMA and the ACSM. It prescribes physical activity for better health. Walking and running are excellent medicine. exercise is medicine • health benefits of exercise • walking • running • medical community
What are Shingles? Shingles, a neurological illness, is the adult resurfacing of the chickenpox virus. The zoster-varicella virus lies dormant in a person who had childhood chickenpox. zostra-varicella virus • shingles • chicken pox • neurological pain • blisters
Aging Well with the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique can make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. This article explains how. alexander technique • the alexander technique • posture • flexibility • fitness
Aging in Place The Aging in Place home modification movement is helping today's elderly remain in their own homes by creating modifications that provide comfort and safety. aging in place • aging in place for baby boomers • aging in place minor home modifications • aging in place major home modifications • aging in place caps training program
Alzheimer’s - Am I Losing My Mind? Not only does Alzheimer's affect the memory, but it can also be fatal. Alzheimer's is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. alzheimer's • memory loss • dementia • healthy lifestyle • brain disease
Old Is an Attitude...Old Has an Attitude Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night" and its relevance for all stages of life old age • seniors • older adults • senior citizens • alternative thinking
Physical Activity for Seniors As senior citizens get older they move less, this can contribute to an accelerated decline in health. Find out the fact regarding exercise for seniors. endurance activities • strength exercises • flexibility • balance • seniors
Reflexology and Cobblestone Mats Cobblestone walking mats are made to replicate the stimulation of acupressure points on the soles of the feet much like a reflexologist would do. reflexology • cobblestone mats • cobblestone walking • chinese medicine • foot reflexology
Senior Citizen Runs Marathon San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon includes seniors competing with runners of all ages. One older adult and granddaughter ran together in 2008 in Grandpa's longest run. senior citizen fitness • san diego marathon • senior health information • senior runs marathon • seniors running marathons
Speeding Down the Info Highway There is no truth to the rumor that older adults can't become computer gurus. Help your friends or family gain confidence and keep up with the grandkids online. computers • seniors • babyboomers • internet • learn computers
Tai Chi Enhances Immune Function Tai chi, a form of exercise and meditation, has been found to boost immunity and enhance immune function, offering benefits for patients with autoimmune disorders. autoimmune disease • tai chi • tai chi chuan • exercise benefits • autoimmunity
Alzheimer's and the Holidays Tips and advice on getting through the holidays for those who care for an Alzheimer's sufferer. alzheimer's • dementia • caregiving • alzheimer's disease
The Power of Prayer and Spirituality Prayer and spiritual practice can be every bit as powerful as conventional medicine, and you don't need approval from your HMO. depression • prayer • spirituality • healing • koenig
A Severed Wasp by L'Engle A novel about human through the lens of art, psychology, spirituality; and as lived by one of L'Engle's most fascinating characters, Katherine Forrester Vigneras. madeleine lengle • t a severed wasp • he small rain • cathedral of st john the divine • katherine vinegras forrester
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Asbestos is a substance strongly linked to a rare cancer called mesothelioma. asbestos • asbestosis • mesothelioma • malignant mesothelioma • pleural mesothelioma
Chronic Pain and Chronic Stress Why is it so important to alleviate pain and stress? It can become a vicious cycle. It can become chronic and can cause a whole range of health-related problems. health effects chronic pain stress • depression • anxiety • sleep disorders • chronic back pain
Coming of Age: The Adult Learner The world's stage for the Information Age is the Internet. adult learners • communities • lifelong learning • tutorials • teleconferencing
Elf Bowling - Not a Reindeer Game Ever wonder if life was all smooth and carefree for Santa and his elves? What if there was a little conflict at the North Pole, say maybe that the elves wanted to go on strike? What would Santa do? Well according to a game designed by NVision Design, Santa would go elf bowling! And now you can too. download • santa • elves • nvision design • christmas
Friends Protect Brain Health Women in their 70s and 80s who maintain strong social ties with family and friends reduce their risk of dementia, according to recent research. brain health • protect your memory • social networking • prevent dementia • games for brain health
I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What? Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B. hepatitis b • hepatitis • liver • vaccinate
Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood It is essential to aggressively reduce cholesterol levels early in life with a low-fat diet to successfully prevent heart disease and obesity in adulthood. hypercholesterolemia • lowering childhood cholesterol • bad cholesterol • childhood intervention • heart disease
Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis What is osteoarthritis and how is it treated? Is massage therapy a useful alternative? massage therapy for osteoarthritis • treatment for osteoarthritis • osteoarthritis reversable • cartilage and osteoarthritis • eastern medicine and osteoarthritis
Medical Quackery: Alive and Online End baldness instantly! Lose pounds without exercise! Regenerate those missing organs or limbs! Sounds to good to be true? It is. medical quackery • consumer • internet hoaxes • men's health • women's health
Osteoarthritis and Finger Length If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, you might be at a greater risk of developing Osteoarthritis of the knee. index finger shorter than ring finger • arthritis of the knee • degenrative joint disease • risks for osteoarthritis • osteoarthritis of the knee
Osteoporosis, The Silent Disease Breaks and fractures are common in older adults and a signs of osteoporosis, discover how you can reduce bone density loss with diet and exercise. osteoporosis • bone density • back pain • bone breaks and fractures • strength
Protein Protein is a typical muscle-building nutrient and is supplied by the food we eat. Read on to find out more about eating right. protein • amino acids • protein snacks • omega-3 fatty acids • rdi of dietary protein
Seeking Expert Help Training is an important part of a dog-human relationship. Learn why to choose a professional trainer, and how to find a good one. how to find a good dog trainer • when to go to a professional dog trainer • where to find a professional dog trainer • what to avoid in training your dog • why seek expert help in dog training
The Millenium Summit The Milenium Summit is now in progress seeking One World government. one world • millenium summit • millenium forum • millenium assembly • united nations
Too Much Information, Too Late What happens when the FDA releases information that is outdated? Find out the possible consequences. fda • copd • breathing • medications • respiration
What Is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency and can cause permanent neurological damage, complications and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. stroke • ischemic stroke • haemorrhagic stroke • ct scan • slurred speech
Assessing Whether Your Pet Will Be a Good Traveler You are really excited about the idea of taking your pet with you on your upcoming trip, but is your pet ready to travel? pet • pets • travel • traveling • travelling
Blankets for Shelter Animals Your crochet, knitting, or sewing hobby can support your desire to help homeless animals. Hand-made "Snuggles" security blankets may help facilitate animal adoptions. security blankets • animal shelters • dogs • cats • rescue
Care Facility Moves Made Easier When a move to a care facility is the best option for senior adults, a service specializing in coordinating all aspects of the relocation can reduce the guilt and stress. care facility • senior moves • moving to a care facility • senior moving service • reducing stress moving seniors
Elements of Good GUI Design Designing new applications or Web pages should contain these elements. gui design • designing good user interfaces • getting the data to the user • better gui in web design • programming for the user
Histeria Histeria is a new type of cartoon. It takes you back through time and views history as a cartoon. There is a very large cast, and they use various side shows, news briefs, and they twist around the facts to add little people and cartoons to make it funnier and more interesting. histeria • george washington • michael jackson • warner brothers • television programs for children
How to Choose a Career Path Take time to research, learn and explore different careers before settling on just one. how to choose a career • what career is right • choosing a career • personality assessment tests • career hopping
Ideas for Planning a Fall Festival Many churches want to offer families alternatives to trick or treating. A Fall Festival is a great way to promote the harvest season without celebrating Halloween. planning a fall festival • fall festival • ideas for fall festival • cake walk • un-halloween activities
Indoor Group Cycling Cycling classes have been around a while and show no signs of disappearing anytime soon. They provide an intense workout that will challenge any fitness level. beginner group cycling • calorie burn • energy expenditure • cardiovascular workout • current fitness trend |
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