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Near Death Experience
Six years ago, I went shopping in the local dollar store with my friend Billy near my apartment in my town. It was across the street from where I live. I was walking through the ailes and Billy was in another aile. Suddenly a terrible pain shot trough my chest area. The pain got stranger and stronger. I thought I was having a massive heart attack, I was a 60 year old male with just hypertension and not history of heart trouble.
By Jim Giles6 years ago in Longevity
Things To Know When Buying High-Quality Aged Care Equipment
As people get older, it can become difficult for them to move around as easily as they did in their youth. The ability to move around without requiring help from others is a big part of maintaining your quality of life.
By Rudyard6 years ago in Longevity
Caring for an Elderly Parent
Caring for your mother or father can be an emotional journey. It’s often pressurizing, stressful, and downright painful. The father you once knew, the strong, confident and courageous figure you once looked up to and thought could do anything, can’t even feed himself without making a mess. It's awkward. It's uncomfortable. It's embarrassing for both of you.
By Emma G6 years ago in Longevity
How to Care For Your Elderly Relatives During COVID-19
If you’re caring for an elderly relative or you live in a multigenerational household, you may have concerns about how COVID-19 will affect them, both directly and indirectly. Evidence suggests that older people are more likely to experience serious and life-threatening complications from the virus.
By Emilly Parris6 years ago in Longevity
Ode to a Sunday Morning...
Y’know – and here’s some phenomenal profundidty – I am not as young as I used to be. It’s true. I am no longer wandering the earth, heady with the primitive, verdant juice of potency, prowling like an uncoiled jungle cat, spraying territorial markers and building a dynasty. Those particular days are things of my past, though I am still filled with the glory-seeking of the adventurous explorer. But these days my body isn’t always operating in orchestration with my wild animus.
By Scotty Roberts6 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Aging for Men
As you age, chances are your health is a top concern. But aging doesn’t necessarily mean that your health needs to decline. There are precautions you can take to ensure your physical and mental health prosper as you age. Some habits, like exercising and regularly visiting your doctor, may seem like common sense—but other important steps might not come to mind. When utilized together, these tips will help support a man’s healthy aging process.
By Marshall Stevenson6 years ago in Longevity
Let's stop spreading the myth that getting older is such a rewarding experience that is symbolic of wisdom.
Events that represent the passage of time, such as the celebration of birthdays; the emergence of a new season like summer, spring or winter; New Years' Eve celebrations and wedding anniversaries, traditionally invoke meaningful memories for most of us - but for the elderly - especially those living in aged care facilities and those who live with the effects of dementia - being reminded of ageing can be a depressing experience, triggering symptoms of anxiety and grief.
By Ashley Bell6 years ago in Longevity
Why Is CoQ10 So Important?
What is CoQ10, and what does it do? CoQ10 is a form of coenzyme and natural antioxidant found in every cell in our bodies. Coenzymes can aid enzymes with several different bodily processes, from food digestion to muscle repair and more. Antioxidants protect the cells in your body from damage caused by harmful molecules. Specifically, CoQ10 plays a serious role in cell energy production and helps oxygen get where it has to move into your system. All the things that go into decline as we age, CoQ10 helps to repair and rejuvenate. If this sparks your interest then read ahead for all the data within the following article titled Why is CoQ10 so important?
By Krisna Garcia6 years ago in Longevity
The connection between Hearing Loss and the Brain
Senior citizens are often afflicted by loss of hearing and a new study concluded it's the brain, not the ears that may be the cause of the hearing difficulties.
By Frank Racioppi6 years ago in Longevity
Could Nursing Home Abuse Spike During COVID-19?
Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in the United States and during a pandemic where contact with elders has become limited, we could see a spike in elder abuse across the country. According to U.S. statistics, at least 5 million elders are abused each year, most cases involving physical abuse. At the beginning of the spread of COVID-19 older people were considered the most vulnerable type of person to contract the virus, therefore, the first steps were to stay far from people who were older than 64. This meant family members couldn't visit them if they lived in an assisted living community.
By Stephanie Murguia6 years ago in Longevity
Generation Bloomer. First Place in Love More Challenge. Top Story - April 2020.
Why is a 22-year-old writing about the importance of positive ageing representation in social media, you may ask? At the time of writing, we are in the middle of a pandemic, a pandemic which is disproportionately affecting older people. With sombre statistics and bleak prospects overwhelming all media outlets, it is extremely difficult for anyone, let alone the older generation, to see the positive side to ageing at a time full of such uncertainty. Isolated at home, vulnerable and frightened, remaining in good spirits during this time is far from easy.
By Isabelle Emma6 years ago in Longevity
Portrait of a Memory Part 3
When Jane walked through her front door, she dropped her bag and slumped into the couch. Her eyes stung from the tearful episode in her car.
By Britt Alexandria6 years ago in Longevity