Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
Urinary Incontinence Explained There are roughly 13 million Americans who suffer from urinary incontinence, and one in five individuals over the age of…
Lifestyle, Health & Fitness – page 2
Senior health and lifestyle articles on nutrition, exercise, memory, Alzheimer’s, caregiving, sleep, safety and staying well as we age.
Driving Tips for Seniors
Safe Driving for Senior Citizens Many (most?) insurance companies offer auto insurance discounts for senior citizens who comply with requests to take a…
Sleep Apnea, a Health Hazard for Senior Citizens
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is reported to affect over 18 million Americans, many of whom are likely not diagnosed. The disorder interferes with…
Depression Hits Senior Citizens
Depression in Senior Citizens Estimates suggest that a million seniors age 65 and over experience major depression. Five million more have symptoms of…
Pets Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Research Supports Pets for Seniors As we senior citizens age, our social environment is an important component of our well-being. The happier we are…
Caregivers Need Care Too
More senior citizens find themselves providing care to loved ones in our world today. Caregiving may be for a dying parent or friend. Or it may be for…
Seniors: Improve your Memory
Yahoo! Health recently published a feature on the 10 latest tricks to improve your memory. SCJ readers are encouraged to follow the Yahoo! Link for the…
For Seniors: Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s
Senior citizens everywhere search for the latest research, information and advice about the dreaded disease, Alzheimer’s. It is fatal, eventually, and so…
Understanding Normal Brain Aging for Seniors
An understanding of normal brain functioning, including the aging process, may be helpful to many of us senior citizens as we experience life changes…
Glaucoma, a Health Issue for Senior Citizens
As recently as 40 years ago, a diagnosis of glaucoma meant certain blindness. Today, with the miracles of modern science, it is a treatable disease that…