Posts tagged with “seniors”

Your Senior May be Suffering from Sarcopenia

Monday, 16 August, 2010

What is Sarcopenia, and What Impact Does it Have on Seniors? As you get older, you may begin to notice changes in your ability to perform everyday tasks that specifically require your strength and balance. More often than not this is a sign of Sarcopenia, … Continue reading

Silver Sneakers Fitness Centers

Monday, 9 August, 2010

Fitness Centers Just for Seniors Many seniors have the motivation to begin exercising, but don’t know where to start. It can be overwhelming to begin an exercise program, especially when they are concerned about how it will impact their health and mobility. In order to … Continue reading

Fitness for Seniors

Monday, 2 August, 2010

The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors Many seniors go through the later stages of their lives trying to find a way to improve their health and lift their spirits. Seniors often turn to prescription and over the counter medications, or seek holistic treatments to try … Continue reading

Senior Classes in College

Monday, 26 July, 2010

Affordable Education for Phoenix Seniors Many seniors who find themselves with time of their hands during retirement, dream of pursuing the education that they were unable to work towards during days gone by. Although they may have the time, they can be concerned of the … Continue reading

The Power of Touch for Seniors

Wednesday, 21 October, 2009

Touch can have a far bigger impact than you’ll expect; even greater than medical treatment in some cases since it can have a profound effect that can be administered by practically anyone. Here are the healing benefits that touch and massage can have upon Phoenix … Continue reading

7 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer Screening

Monday, 19 October, 2009

Many American women put off breast cancer screening because they believe it won’t touch them, or because of fear. It’s those two extremes that can result in poor decision making that can be life threatening. October is breast cancer awareness month, so take control over … Continue reading

Safe Driving Practices for Seniors

Friday, 23 January, 2009

Passing legislation that requires seniors do undergo on-road testing in order to renew their licenses would not be easy to implement. In Ventura County, California, a lawyer representing a client in a wrongful death suit, caused by an elderly driver is attempting to impose a … Continue reading

What are Cataracts?

Wednesday, 14 January, 2009

Cataracts are a clouding of the eyes’ lens that occur due to congenital issues, trauma to the eyes, secondary causes and as part of the natural aging process. The lens of an eye is normally a clear structure that sits behind the iris, the colored … Continue reading

Vision Care For The Elderly

Monday, 12 January, 2009

Q1 – Are there tests to help detect glaucoma? A1 – Eye doctors use a number of tests to detect the serious eye disease, glaucoma and track the progression of the damage it is causing. Q2 – Is there a main test to initially diagnose … Continue reading

Glaucoma Testing for Phoenix Seniors

Saturday, 10 January, 2009

Since there is no cure for glaucoma, and many types cannot be detected since symptoms do not appear until damage has already occurred; seniors need to receive regular testing in order to diagnose glaucoma. Eye tests should be administered every year, or 2 times per … Continue reading