Health and Wellness for Seniors

  No matter how busy everyone is, the holiday season always brings families together. It is a perfect time to catch up and spend quality time with your loved ones. It also provides a great

    The prevention of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely important because we cannot regain memories. Memories are forever erased from our brains once Alzheimer’s disease takes hold in the brain. Currently, there is no cure

As a neurologist, I’ve reviewed the latest, reliable research literature available. I’ve read up on every aspect of Alzheimer’s disease. I’ve studied the published opinions of a variety of experts, including psychiatrists, epidemiologists, geriatric experts,

Standing Strong By Sheldon S. Zinberg, MD, Hal Nelson, PT, and Michael Merino, MBA   In May 2008, a telephonic survey to assess the rates of self-reported falls, both with and without fractures, was initiated

While patients with different chronic diseases share deficits in functionality, these shared disabilities are often more prevalent and more pronounced in some disorders than in others. Additionally, many chronic diseases are associated with specific disabilities

Benefits of Pet Therapy Studies show that having a pet is good for seniors as it makes seniors feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. This is the reason why pet therapy also known as animal-assisted

Just exactly what is a geriatrician and when are you considered old enough to consult a geriatrician? Harvard Medical School’s Health Letter published comments from Dr. Suzanne Salamon after she was added to the editorial

Baby boomers are turning 65 at the rate of one every seven seconds. In the United States, the 2010 Census shows that the median age of Americans is now 37.2 – with seven states –

Rachel Mabel Agnes Hill turned 100 years old last October 28, 2010. In today’s world, that’s old but not that unusual. The U.S. Census estimates there were 70,490 centenarians as of September 1, 2010 (wow!).

It is neuropsychological proven that a diet can become a lifestyle when one understands the rationale behind it. The excitement of the moment may keep one’s interest for one to two weeks. We provide this

Your diet is an important part of your treatment for cancer. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after your cancer treatment can help you feel better and stay stronger. In This Article:

A heart attack is a frightening event, and you probably don’t want to think about it. But, if you learn the signs of a heart attack and what steps to take, you can save a