High Fashion for Walking CanesWalking Cane's have been around for centuries giving mobility aid where needed. The old medicinal looking canes of yesteryear have given way to a new line of upscale, fashion canes. The unique designs of todays modern aids give prestige and esteem to this unique group of walking cane users. The various designed handl…

Today, millions of older Americans are experiencing a higher quality of life by taking an active and positive approach to their personal wellness. They are enjoying improved health and successful living by becoming self-educated, personally responsible and proactive. The most successful are those who adopt a whole-person wellness model, addressing …

Question : I'M in my late forties and I'm concerned about the brown spots that have been appearing on my body recently. Please advise. Answer : BROWN spots or age spots may occur due to impaired liver function, overexposure to sun, lack of exercise, indigestion of rancid oil and dietary deficiencies. As we age, our metabolism changes and the liver …

It is New Year’s Eve. You have one drink, then another, then a third. You used to be able to chug down 6 drinks without consequences. But lately, you’ve noticed that things are a bit different. Before dinner is over, you are wobbly; your speech slurs. Before the night is over, you are spread out on the floor.You’ve only had 3 drin…

Over 30 million Baby Boomers provide countless hours of assistance to elderly parents at no charge. It is estimated that, using average hourly wages, the total amount of this uncompensated care is comparable to the entire Medicare budget. For the estimated 7 million Boomers who provide long distance care, actual out of pocket expenses amount to alm…

When it comes to choosing a power wheelchair, what is the best method? In todays world, there are many different types of power wheelchairs to choose from. Motorized wheelchairs come in many different weights, sizes, materials, and functions; and it is often difficult to decide which is best for you.When selecting an electric wheelchair, it is impo…

There are so many coastlines in Costa Rica that it goes without saying that properties with an ocean view are plentiful. Land is much cheaper in Costa Rica than in other parts of America, so many people are vying to get their piece of paradise. With real estate still at about levels 70% less than in the United States, it is no wonder why so many in…

While America has given birth to the song Young at Heart, and the phrase youre as young as you feel! can be heard from coast to coast by millions of people, demographic trend point firmly toward the other direction: aging.Currently, the 65+ population comprises slightly more than 12% (35 million) of the total US population. By 2030, this percentage…

Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too busy figuring life they hardly take the time to enjoy it. Fortunately, with medical research and scientific progress, lifespans have doubled over the last century. We can now start life at fifty and have another go at youth. Health consciousness, appropriate diet and exercise, can make the later years …

Were experiencing a heat wave, and its not just in Cleveland. Nearly every person Ive spoken to from California to Massachusetts has told me how unusually hot these past few weeks have been. Seniors, the elderly and small children are susceptible to overheating and this can cause some serious health problems.Those with a history of stroke, heart …

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