| 5 Tips for Healthy Aging |
| The aging process is rarely easy, and while there’s no way to guarantee that you won’t experience any trials and tribulations with your health as you age. But with these 5 tips for healthy aging you can reward your body for how far it’s taken you in life.
1. Combine fiber with water –a [...] |
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| Senior Meal Tips |
| Fruits and vegetables are an important part of any healthy diet, but it can seem impossible to get the 7 or 8 servings of each that are recommended without always enjoying every color of vegetable. With these 10 simple preparation and nutrition tips you can make sure you get your recommended [...] |
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| Common Myths Surrounding the H1N1 Virus |
| Q – I’ve heard that seniors are most at risk for the H1N1 virus, and that if it’s contracted there’s no way to treat it. Is this true?
A – There are a number of myths about the H1N1 virus, and those are a couple of them. Many seniors and their families are more fearful of [...] |
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| The Link Between Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s |
| Many of the patients that we see at our clinic are aware that there is a link between cholesterol and dementia, and inquire if that means that cholesterol lowering drugs can prevent the onset of cognitive decline later in life. Although it was once believed that this might be the case, [...] |
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| Best Benefits from Mall Walking |
| Mall walking is a fun way for seniors to pass a morning, bonding with friends as they improve their fitness with exercise in a safe environment sheltered from the weather outside that could make exercise otherwise dangerous. Many big malls offer mall walking clubs, but even if one is not available [...] |
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| Surviving Anniversaries after the Loss of a Loved One |
| After someone you love has passed away, it can be hard to get through it without them. After so many years together, how do you get through significant anniversaries which once were important to you and your spouse?
1. Don’t do it alone – talk to someone about your fears as the day approaches, seek support [...] |
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| How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed? |
| Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men; highly targeting older adults with more than 70% of men diagnosed over 65 years of age. Here is what senior men can expect during the clinical procedures.
1. Prostate Cancer Screening
• DRE – One method used to screen for prostate cancer is a (DRE) Digital Rectal [...] |
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| 6 Tips for Accepting Prostate Cancer |
| When seniors receive a diagnosis that they have a disease like prostate cancer, accepting the disease and learning to cope with the emotions that come with it can be just as hard as the physical challenges of treatment and symptoms. Seniors don’t need to give up, the first way to fight the illness is to [...] |
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| 6 Tips for Planning Your Parents Retirement |
| Okay, so as adult children, it’s not up to us to interfere and plan our parent’s retirement for them – but that doesn’t mean we can’t be involved, lend our support, and encourage them to meet their goals. These 6 tips for planning your parents retirement will help you make sure that your parents meet [...] |
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| Safe Driving for Smart Seniors: 4 Cell Phone Safety Tips |
| Whenever Ventura seniors get behind the wheel of their car, safety needs to be the priority, and while 48% of seniors assure us that they will never use their cell phones while driving, that leaves an astounding 52% who will. With driving skills already sometimes compromised due to health and physical issues that can develop [...] |
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