Find a Senior Center in Your Town

by Doug Callahan There’s No Excuse For Boredom When There’s A Senior Center In Your Town Let’s face it. Sitting at home alone was never much fun when you were younger, so why would you do it now?  It’s never too late to get out of the house, meet some new people, and enjoy some fun activities. And all that is waiting for you at your local senior center! Check in with the senior center in your town for their...

Are You a Healthy Alzheimer’s Caregiver?

Provided by The Alzheimer’s Association Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia can be overwhelming and is often described as “The 36 Hour Day.”  The caregiver must cope with declining abilities and difficult behaviors.  Basic activities of daily living often become hard to manage for both the care receiver and the caregiver. Alzheimer’s disease does not affect just an...

Caring For Someone with Alzheimer’s – ...

By Visiting Angels West Chester, Ohio February  20, 2012 - According to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, as many as 5.1 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, a fatal brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be frightening and devastating to an individual and their loved ones, but there are some steps you can take to make...

Monitoring High Blood Pressure at Home

by Buford Road Pharmacy   Has your doctor recommended keeping closer tabs on your blood pressure? One convenient way to do this is by monitoring your blood pressure at home, in between doctor visits. You can do this in a matter of minutes. But first, a refresher. What is blood pressure and what do the numbers mean? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Blood pressure is...

What is a QR Code?

by Doug Callahan QR Code is short for Quick Response Code, and that’s just what you get from it. That unique pattern of black geometric shapes up there is just a button’s push away from leading you to a web page, a video, an application, or any other type of Internet-based content. So how does it work? Who knows? We’re not scientists! But we can tell you how to use it. All you need is a Smart Phone or other Smart...

Unwinding a Senior

One of the most daunting tasks in the life of a Senior and their family can be the process of implementing a “Life Unwinding Plan.” “Unwinding”, or preparing a Senior for late-life transitions, can be stressful not only for the senior, but the family as well. Establishing a plan of action prior to a major transition can be a life saver when the time comes to move forward.   There are a tremendous amount of...

Health Tips For Seniors Living With Osteoperosis

In the United States there are 10 million individuals that have osteoporosis. There are 34 million individuals that have low bone mass which is called osteopenia. Forty to fifty percent of women aged 50 years or older will suffer an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime. This is a severe health risk in the United States. We have focused in women’s health on heart disease and breast cancer. However, on the broad...