Archive for September, 2009
Influenza Shots: A Must for Seniors
It is that time of year again. Yep, cold and flu season. Which means, it is also time for you to get your annual flu shot.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in an online article entitled, Immunizations for Adults, “the most common causes of death, pneumonia and influenza remain among the top [...]
How to Recognize if You are Suffering a Stroke
According to Everyday Health in an article entitled “Am I Having a Stroke?,” “The window of opportunity to successfully treat a stroke is short – about three hours – so awareness of stroke symptoms is important. Maybe you think you can spot stroke symptoms in someone else, but would you know if a stroke was [...]
Hoarding: Keeping the Clutter at Bay
Hoarding is an issue that we have addressed before on our blog (See our February 3, 2009 post, entitled, “Hoarding and the Elderly.)” This post stresses the importance of ensuring that seniors have a safe, clutter free environment to get around.
I recently read an online Psychology Today article on hoarding that some of you may [...]
How to Start a Walking Program
As most of us already know, we should be exercising on a regular basis. Walking is a great, low-impact way to get such exercise.
Health professionals have recently been encouraging Americans to walk 10,000 steps a day.
The American Heart Association provides a great online pamphlet with tips on starting your own walking program. The pdf pamphlet [...]