Arthritis is a serious condition that affects many people both physically and mentally. This article will take a look at ways that can help someone deal with the pain and inflammation as well as the anxiety and depression that sometimes accompanies arthritis. Some of the ways mentioned are music therapy, massage, acupuncture, a more ergonomic workplace, reducing stress, exercising, as well as resting at intervals. | Read More →

When you have a parent, grandparent, or another relative with Alzheimer’s or dementia, making sure that they have a good time during the holidays can take a little extra care. You need to make sure that they aren’t stressed, that you have their favorite activities planned, and so on. This article has tips to help you make sure that your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia truly enjoys the holidays. | Read More →

If you have a loved one in an assisted living facility, a couple of days over the holidays could be a great time to include them in the festivities. You could either take the celebrations to them, or bring them home. This article has ideas. | Read More →

This article is for women whose long hair is turning gray. It reassures them that it is still beautiful when faded, and that, by keeping it long, they can enhance their maturing looks in several ways. It outlines five of these ways, such as through its glinting, treasure-toned tints, and through its scope for styling and adornment. The article also points out that long hair can soften signs of aging and express youthfulness of mind. | Read More →

The article showcases the variety of products and services that information technology companies, senior long-term care facilities and colleges and universities offer to support families and caregivers of seniors who may be sick and "age in place" at home. Product and service lines include accounting and billing services, biometrics, emergency phone calls, live customer services, medical alerts, medical recordkeeping and social activities coordination. The senior care industry, government policymakers and lawmakers support these products and services. | Read More →

This article is about the success that primary care and medical specialists achieve in treating dementia in senior citizen patients when they are well-trained to address this category of neurological/mental illness and its causes. The article outlines that the ideal approach includes taking into account such factors as a patient's pastime interests, the use of computer software and the use of sensory rooms in assisted living or long-term care facilities. The expertise of Paul Raia, a clinical psychologist and vice president of clinical services at Alzheimer’s Association for Massachusetts and New Hampshire, is featured. | Read More →