By Richard Ueberfluss A Senior Journal story related the fact that more than half of older Americans – those age 45 through 75 – take an aspirin every day, even though this use is not recommended by the Food and Drug Administration for most people who have not yet had…
In the old days, seniors who were suffering from arthritis were advised to take it easy. Sit down most of the day so as not to stress your joints, well-meaning doctors would say. Sit in a rocking chair for easy, soothing motion, at the most. Rest your joints. If it…
Your eyesight might not be what it used to be or the dinners that you once made without needing the recipe are harder to remember. As people age, their needs become a little greater, even with things that they once took for granted. But it is very important, especially as…
Did you know that March 22 is American Diabetes Alert Day? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. That is 9.3 percent of all Americans! Most of those cases involve type 2 diabetes, which is preventable. Diabetes.org has identified…
By Richard Ueberfluss An interesting story in the Wall Street Journal reported on a Yale School of Public Health study that found that “older individuals who were subliminally exposed to positive messages about aging showed long-term improvements in self-image, strength and balance.” In fact, there’s growing evidence that if our…
Assisting Hands Home Care – Naperville http://assistinghands.com/naperville/ 630-321-9000 Photo Credit: Fort Rucker via Compfight cc The healthiest seniors are those who spend time exercising to stay fit and active. With regular exercise, you can help prevent or improve conditions ranging from osteoporosis to heart disease. However, the risk of injury can make exercise difficult for some seniors. This…
The Benefits of an Exercise Program for Seniors Conversations In Care follow Mon, March 11, 2013 01:00 pm Play in your default player Open in new window Share on linkedin Share on email Embed Join host Tami Neumann in Conversation with Richard Ueberfluss as they talk about how to create…
Senior pain often ignored and misunderstood By Richard Ueberfluss, PT, MBA, OCS, MTC Assessing pain is important for all patients, but it is especially an issue among elderly patients. They often do not report pain so they needlessly suffer and their pain goes untreated. The elderly themselves expect to have some…
