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Aging with grace and beauty. Embrace age with aging advice, tips, and tricks.
How Negative Age Expectations Can Affect How You Age
Getting older is a fact of life for those of us who are lucky enough to make it past 60. I am well past that age, so I feel I have the knowledge to talk about old age. Personally I have found that as I get older, I still find life to be fun and exciting. However, some people I know do not share my outlook on what getting older means. They believe life after fifty or sixty will be full of challenges. Instead of concentrating on ways to remain active, they seem to fixate on the things they perceive they will eventually be unable to do. It drives me crazy to see how quickly they go downhill after they have constantly self-prophesied how they expect old age to affect them.
By The Green Owl6 years ago in Longevity
The Benefits of Medical House Calls for the Elderly
Even though we become wiser with age, being a part of the elderly population also comes with certain downsides. The most unpleasant thing is the fact that we are more prone to different illnesses, and we are not strong and healthy as we used to be. According to the CDC, two out of three older people deal with more than one chronic condition, but it is said to be expensive to treat these conditions, and when it comes to the current hospital-focused method, it is also proven to be inefficient. Luckily, there is always the option to turn to medical house calls, and there are several benefits of these medical visits, besides the fact it all happens in the comfort of your home.
By Isla Wright6 years ago in Longevity
Does Medicare Pay for Hormone Replacement Therapy?
As you get older, you have to think about how you will continue to live your life. Switching to Medicare can leave you with a lot of questions about your coverage. Millions of people have Medicare, which is primarily for older adults over the age of 65. If you’re about to qualify for Medicare, it’s important that you know what services will be covered by the insurance. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Longevity
How to Transform Your Bathroom Into a Safe Space
When it comes to the list of considerations that go into purchasing a house, we rarely think about the things we may need decades into the future. Sleek tile, petite toilets, and nice bathtubs may seem like perfect necessities now, but as you get older or move an older individual into your home, these choices may not be so safe. Certain surfaces can be difficult for the elderly and people with disabilities to move onto. Even walk-in showers can be quite slippery. Thankfully, here are a few solutions that can make your bathroom a safe haven for any individual. If you have concerns about potential accidents in your home, the following are a few ideas that can make your bathroom a safe space for all.
By Marshall Stevenson6 years ago in Longevity
When You Look Good You Feel Good
Take Care Of Yourself Everyone wants that hot body and to look young for as long as possible. Let’s face it, if we could, we would probably want to have that fresh young look forever. What if I told you that you may not have the fresh young look forever however, you can still delay the aging affects by simply just taking care of yourself. There are many different ways in which you can take care of yourself and this includes eating right, exercising, and taking care of your hygiene. There’s no way you can go wrong by doing these three things alone. To stay looking young you can also try supplements such as nutrafol for women. Taking the right vitamins and supplements are a vital part of keeping you healthy and when you feel good you look good!
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
4 Ways to Improve Longevity
You have likely heard advice for how to stay healthy your whole life, and you probably have turned a lot of that good advice into habit. As your body ages, however, you may need to adjust many of the ways that you care for yourself to adapt to the aging process and extend your lifespan. This can include anything from changing your diet to adding a tinnitus assessment. Here are four practices that can improve longevity to add to your self-care repertoire.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
BTL Emsella—A New Solution to Bladder Control
Urinary incontinence is a condition wherein a person is unable to control his or her bladder. Around 3.4 million people in the US suffer from this condition. There are several incontinence treatments available, and a urologist or other medical professional will help understand the type and severity of incontinence experienced and prescribe treatment. One of the newest procedures used to eliminate urinary incontinence is BTL Emsella.
By ConfidentMe Healthcare Centers6 years ago in Longevity
What Is an Assisted Living Community?
If you or someone you love is aging into the 70s or 80s, you may be thinking about options for living comfortably later in life. Some move in with relatives, make adjustments to their current homes so that they can live alone in their houses, or weigh the pros and cons of living in an assisted living community. An assisted living community is a community with an integrated service program run by a team of healthcare professionals and other staff, and is intended for elders in the late stages of life. Some of those services typically include exercise or wellness programs, laundry pick-up and drop-off, recreational activities, and medicine management. Some assisted living services are offered in independent neighborhoods, while others are in areas with infrastructure specifically for these services, like near hospitals and existing nursing homes.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Longevity
The Importance of the Elderly in Society
Human ageing is a multidimensional process of human beings that is heterogeneous, intrinsic, and irreversible; it begins with conception, develops during the course of life and ends with death. It is a complex process of biological and psychological changes of individuals in continuous interaction with the social, economic, cultural, and ecological life of communities, during the course of time.
By creatorsklub6 years ago in Longevity
Aging Comfortably in Your Own Home
It has taken a lifetime of hard work to build a wonderful life like the one you have. Over the years that you’ve worked, you’ve saved for retirement, bought a house (or locked down a long-term rental), and accomplished so much. Now, as you grow older, it’s time to rest and enjoy the fruits of your hard work.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Improve Your Health as You Age Toward Retirement
Moving towards retirement is a different phase of life that requires some changes. Your body may start experiencing changes as you become older. These changes are normal but can have negative consequences if you are not aware of them and are proactive about them.
By Paisley Hansen6 years ago in Longevity
Keeping an Eye on Elder Safety and Health
Putting smart technology to work in your home before you retire is a good idea. With the right technology, you can monitor your front door from your phone, and check on the temperature inside your home. You can even set your lights and thermostat to turn on exactly to your liking, as soon as you walk in your space.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Longevity
