You may not have heard about essential tremor, but it is much more common than you would imagine! We all have tremors when we move our hands, and these slight shakes can become more obvious if you’ve had a lot of caffeine, or if you’re stressed or angry. But if you have noticeable tremors all or […]
Why Your Joints Ache After 50 — and What You Can Do About It
We’ve all been there before! Stiff knees, achy hips and swollen hands. It can be a part of daily life after age 50. Most likely it’s osteoarthritis — a common wear-and-tear disease that happens when the cushion-like tissue between the bones breaks down over time, leading to joint pain. To learn about more ways to take care […]
Adapting Activities for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, it’s important to help them remain active and doing the things they enjoy. However, activities they used to enjoy may become challenging for them as the disease worsens. They may have trouble deciding what to do or starting tasks. As a caregiver, you can learn how to adapt […]
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and it’s an important time to remember that any memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are a number of key warning signs and symptoms to keep […]
Does Cranberry Juice Help UTIs?
Well, it’s official! Cranberry juice really can help with urinary tract infections. AARP shared news recently about a new study by Bond University in Australia. The research, a meta-analysis of more than 20 clinical trials over the past 30 years that included 3,091 participants — mostly female, 4 to 87 years old — found three key […]
Keep Your Vision Healthy: Understanding Eye Tests and Diagnoses
Changes in your eyesight is an inevitable fact of getting older. However, it’s important to know that these changes may signify even more serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or even blindness, as well as reveal potentially dangerous health issues unrelated to sight. Getting regular eye exams can help to preserve your […]
