Many of us think of the taking care for elderly parents as something distant, which we’ll have plenty of time to prepare for or, even worse-we’ll deal with it when the time comes. Too often have I seen adult children completely lost when the time came. Had they prepared for care giving, the adjustment would … [Read more…]
When you buy something from this website, I may receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. These are my opinions and are not representative of the companies that create these products. My reviews are based on my personal experience and research. I never recommend poor quality products, or create false reviews to … [Read more…]
Does this look familiar? Do you know how hearing loss in elderly occurs? To understand, we need to know how the human ear functions. The ear starts with the outer ear. Then comes the ear canal, ear drum and middle ear with tiny bones called malleus, incus, and stapes. (the stapes is the smallest bone … [Read more…]
In order to increase bone density naturally, vitamins and minerals work together and are carefully monitored and balanced by the body. With a very few exceptions, we can achieve the ideal intake from food only, when we know what to eat. So, let’s see what’s important for the health of our bones. Bones are made … [Read more…]
If you can increase bone density, you might be not threatened by one of the sneakiest diseases lurking at our old age. The skeleton, along with the muscles and tendons that are attached to it, keep us upright and allows us to move. Unfortunately, bones may become brittle, which means they can break more easily. … [Read more…]
This is a topic that no one affected by it really wants or likes to talk about. It really is an unpleasant condition, too often attributed to aging only and “resolved” by incontinence pads, only. It almost always triggers a strong feeling of embarrassment and even shame when it becomes obvious that someone can’t prevent … [Read more…]
Why is the relationship between aging parents and their children often less than ideal, difficult even? Both sides are to blame usually. And mostly at the end it all comes down to control. Not necessarily over each other, but that’s not rare, too. If you think dealing with your stubborn elderly parents is an … [Read more…]
Getting older doesn’t have to mean having a boring, filled with myriad of illnesses, poor quality of life. It certainly involves some changes in your body and in your life generally, which you may or may not expect and be ready for, but these shouldn’t be an obstacle for a well-balanced, happy and healthy life … [Read more…]
Excessive loss of hair might be unpleasant whether you are a man or a woman. Although, in a survey, 1000 women were asked if they find a bald man attractive. A whopping 87.5% gave a positive answer. What percent of men do you think find a bald woman attractive? Exactly. Being a woman with partly … [Read more…]
I remember, as a very little girl, when visited my grandmother I used to see this very old lady, a neighbor of my grandma’s. I was always scared of her, because her face looked unfriendly (only later I understood it was just very, very wrinkled and she rarely smiled) and her hands-better say the skin … [Read more…]