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- Retired but Active: How to Stay Involved in Your Community - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetiring puts you at the threshold of new opportunities. Without the obligation of a regular work schedule, you’ll have time to pursue new interests and reacquaint yourself with hobbies that you’ve abandoned due to a lack of time. There are many ways to stay actively involved in your community ...
Views: 1115 - Bugaboo Bee Accessories with lovee.com - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2017 from mahendra PingaleThe Bugaboo Cameleon has everything a Mother or Father could dream of in a stroller. Stick stuffed with the most recent elements, hardware and advancement, the Cameleon is at the cutting edge of outline and adaptability. The Bugaboo Cameleon & babyzen yoyo will take your youth from infant ...
Views: 843 - Faster Recovery from Joint Replacement or Implanted Prosthetic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukThe last 20-30 years have witnessed a marked increase in total joint replacement procedures with excellent results. Total or partial hip and knee replacements are the most common, with more than 1 million Americans having one of these procedures each year. The main complication is aseptic ...
Views: 9180(2 votes) - Various benefits of best baby carriers - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2017 from Mourin RimmyFirst of all, carrying a child is free with best baby carrier, and in our individualistic, community less society, where parents are mostly alone at home with their children without anybody to support them, pottering can be a help precious. Parents can be confident in their ability to care for ...
Views: 1043 - Latest iPhone 6 Mobile Covers that you can buy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2017 from mahendra PingaleA little gadget pressing such a large amount of punch in it; yes, it is a standout amongst the most advanced processing and specialized gadget in the smooth computerized space. iPhone 6is the most recent in the Apple Smartphone class has got all the more broadly good worldwide LTE scope, an ...
Views: 901 - Best Strollers of 2017 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from mahendra PingaleStrollers are basic for exploring existence with your new child. On the off chance that you ever anticipate leaving your home with your newborn child (and in the long run, your baby), you'll get your full value out of any stroller & bugaboo seat you pick. Do you require a stroller? Most ...
Views: 962 - This Might Be the Stroller for You - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2017 from mahendra PingaleAs a child wearing mum, it takes an extraordinary arrangement to convince me that strollers are an unrivaled, more sensible decision. Especially while voyaging, you'll see me crash the tot in my conveyor and use my hands to finish more basic work like – commitment free shopping or getting a ...
Views: 692 - What To Look For In A Baby Seat? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2016 from James SmithChild safety seats are usually designed specifically to protect children from harm or loss of life in case there is a collision. Studies present the necessity of such car seats. In numerous countries, injuries arising from motor vehicular accidents are the primary cause of death amongst ...
Views: 763 - How Star Wars Can Make You Love Medicare Supplements - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Samantha SteinAnother Star Wars movie, another reason to look back and empower the many delights in this epic series. But do you know that reliving the Force can also make you see the power of Medicare Supplements? Here’s an exclusive feature from Freemedsuppquotes for all intergalactic retiree fans. Also, ...
Views: 1628 - Who Invented T-Ball? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from marty schupak"I won't be happy until we have every boy in America between the ages of six and sixteen wearing a glove and swinging a bat." ‒‒ Babe Ruth On May 6, 2001, the Capitol City League Rockies and the Satchel Paige League Memphis Red Sox from the Washington, D.C. ...
Views: 1777 - "One of My Greatest Vulnerabilities" - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhat if Joyce dies before me? This is one of my greatest vulnerabilities. Sure, I could die first. Statistically, women live longer than men. But this is not my vulnerability. My dying first brings up other feelings, like abandoning my true love, not being there to help her when she needs ...
Views: 1120 - Healthy living tips after 60 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGrowing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health ...
Views: 1089 - What Do You Really Want; How Will You Know When You Have It? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2016 from Inez BracyWhat do you really want; how will you know when you have it? Does this question cause internal struggle? Just thinking about this question causes you to break out in a ‘cold sweat’, your hands become clammy and chill bumps cover your body. You know you desire and deserve better, but how do ...
Views: 1330 - So Long Appendix - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2016 from Sally MarksThrough the years I have heard people make fun of philosophers who contemplate their navels in an ivory tower. Why an ivory tower? Maybe the lighting is better. I don’t know about you, but my belly button is a cute little “innie” and it would be hard to contemplate it properly without proper ...
Views: 1107 - What's products parent need to consider for an infant baby? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2017 from Stephen CesaroAn infant is a word generally used to describe a child between the age of one month to one year.As an infant is being brought back home,a lot has to be considered in order to make sure that the life it is about to have, has to be comfortable both with it and the mother as well.Various factors ...
Views: 1352 - How a Public Relations Specialist Deals with Change - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2016 from Sally MarksLike most people, I don’t like change. Yes, change is inevitable. Yes, change is the only way to improve and grow. If people don’t change, like a soiled diaper, things begin to stink. Blah, blah, blah. I know it, I accept it, and as a self-improvement writer, I even write about it. But it ...
Views: 1274 - How To Keep A Baby Warm During Winter Using Headgear And Newborn Clothes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Jerome JulianStart Preparing For Autumn and Winter With each passing day summer slowly fades away, and autumn comes closer, and the weather will continue to grow colder, and wetter. Hence, it becomes very important to know how to dress a newborn baby properly. Keeping them safe from the elements, makes for ...
Views: 725 - How To Dress A Baby With The Right Clothes And Baby Headbands In The Summer - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2016 from Jerome JulianHave The Right Newborn Clothes For The Summer The type of clothes you dress your newborn in becomes more important than ever during the summer months because parents need to strike the right balance between exposure, and coverage. If there is too much coverage, then the baby's skin will be ...
Views: 731 - Want to Stay Young? Get Busy! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Noelle NelsonI’m endlessly fascinated by children in airports. As I sit, waiting patiently (sort of) at the gate for my flight, I watch children – in particular the 3 to 5 year olds – run, stumble, and climb over, through, and around anything stationary: people, suitcases, seats, recycling bins. They won’t ...
Views: 1508 - Would You Benefit From a Move to Community Senior Living? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from John Cochrane IIICommunity living gets a bad rap, and it’s rare to encounter an older adult who’s excited about making the move. Often, the decision to downsize and leave the family home is a big barrier.Anyone who lives in a house for several years naturally forms an emotional attachment to it. Our homes are ...
Views: 1626 - Live a Simply Fabulous Life—Whatever Your Decade! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe recent “Longevity Issue” of Time Magazine held great promise—an entire issue devoted to the joy of longevity, how great! Then I read the very first article title on the cover: “The Alzheimer’s Pill: A radical new drug that could change old age.” My heart sank. My excitement vanished. Once ...
Views: 1464 - 4 tech gifts for Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonDad can sometimes be the hardest person to shop for, making Father's Day gifting a real challenge. Luckily, many fathers love and use tech gadgets and gear – and there are a lot of cool new items to choose from. Here are four trendy and tech-inspired gift ideas, recommended by Marc Saltzman, ...
Views: 1449 - *** Psychological Nutrition: A New Prescription for the Discussion of Non-pharmacological Interventions with Chronic Pain Patients - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Elizabeth MartinsA patient in chronic pain wants their pain gone. Perhaps this is easier said than done. Pain management is complex and has no certain or easy solutions. Surgery may not improve, or may even exacerbate, the pain (e.g., as in low back pain). Non-opioid pharmacological treatments may also prove ...
Views: 3798 - 10 Tools Brilliant Presenters Use Every Time They Speak - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Maurice DeCastroWhether you are a scientist, speaker or school teacher, it’s obvious to us all that the only way you become an expert in your skill is to learn and practice exhaustively. You also need to learn from the skills of those who have gone before you and avoid making the same mistakes your ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - The Beauty of Old Age: A “Higher” Perspective - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Charles G. HannaMost people grasp how crucial it is for children to not miss out on their childhood, but we often forget that it is equally crucial to not miss out on all of life, be it adolescence, middle age, old age, single life, married life, parenthood, or any other phase. Every stage is an incredible gift ...
Views: 2010 - Ejecting Beauty Myths - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Elizabeth MartinsFor women, whether we admit it or not, two potent mythical figures that course through our psychology, that of the maiden (or, in modern terms, the sexy chick) and the crone (or, the old lady). We know the maiden well: she’s the beautiful young princess. But who is a crone? A crone is ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Care Company - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Oliver StirkAwareness of care at home as an alternative to residential care homes is growing amongst older people and their families. Naturally therefore, when elderly people do begin to require support with their daily lives many more families are actively choosing to remain in the comfort of their own ...
Views: 1686 - Seven Vacations Seniors Shouldn't be Afraid of Taking - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Dixie SomersAs a senior, you probably worry about taking a vacation because you feel concerned about safety, health, and money. Whether you are active and own your own home, or live in a retirement community, you can still travel well into your golden years. Check out some of these vacation spots, seniors ...
Views: 1462 - What It's Like To Grow Old In The City - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from John TerraThere used to be this image of retirement that included "the country" as a setting. It was a quaint notion, expressed in terms of "I'm going to retire and move out to the country". Even the great consulting detective Sherlock Holmes eventually retired from his hectic life in London to become a ...
Views: 1879 - Generation ‘Lost’ - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Ilya TeslerWe live in a world where you can educate yourself on any topic you choose, within seconds. You have a question? Google it and get your answer, simple. In fact, it’s a little too simple. Once upon a time you would need to open a dictionary to learn the correct spelling of a word, go to a ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Three Ways to Stay Younger for Longer - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2021 from Catherine ChadwickI have no intention of getting “old”. How about you? Of course, I will get chronologically older, hopefully much older but my intention is to retain the maximum physical and psychological well-being possible so that I can continue to live a productive, creative and healthy life. Ageing well ...
Views: 1297 - Yes or No to Hospice: It Truly is a Personal Choice - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Frances C RodriguezWhen Mama’s doctor had mentioned hospice about two years before the dementia had been diagnosed, we hadn’t been ready and neither had Mama. Granted, we, my siblings and I, had already been caregivers for our mother who hadn’t been able to take care of herself for the previous three years. But ...
Views: 1794 - Are Home Care Agencies Obsolete? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Gabriela BrownRecent changes in the employment and regulatory market have made hiring caregivers through an agency financially more difficult for families. In response, many people have turned to the internet marketplace to essentially, ‘place an order’ for a caregiver ‘at cost’, leaving the traditional ...
Views: 1748 - Wrist pain? Is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs we age we experience many more aches and pains. Some may be a natural part of aging, while others may be the result of injury. But sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the pain. When symptoms overlap it can make diagnoses more difficult. Take wrist pain for example. There ...
Views: 1444 - Dementia diagnosed sooner with QDRS - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s Disease International reports that in 2013 there was an estimated 44.4 million individuals with dementia globally. That number is projected to rise to 75.6 million by 2030 as the population continues to age. Although there is no cure for dementia, diagnosis can still aid in treatment ...
Views: 1274 - 5 Hobbies That Will Keep You Fit During Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2015 from Rachelle WilberWe all need something to do to keep ourselves busy in retirement. After decades of having a job to go to every work day, it is easy to go stir crazy if you don't have hobbies to do in your retirement. In some cases, they may be a continuation of what you've already been doing. One characteristic ...
Views: 1703 - Do You Have Enough For A Great Today And A Great Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsIs "Retirement" The New Bad Word? Does your heart lie to you? Do you feel your age? Most people don't. I feel 28 until I look in the mirror. Then I suffer from PTSD! We get so busy living our lives, trying to stuff as much as we can into each day! Time is just flying by too fast, (and goes ...
Views: 1427 - How to Give Your Elderly Loved Ones Peace and Fulfillment - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from Anica OaksAs loved ones age, it is important to give them the care they need to live safe and enjoyable lives at a time when health problems or physical limitations may be a factor. An assisted living center can often provide the peace and fulfillment that elders appreciate and need at this time of their ...
Views: 1376 - Raising Grandchildren - The Emotional Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Anne WolskiAlthough providing care for grandchildren on a temporary basis is commonplace, there is a growing number who are now substantially responsible for raising them on a longer term basis. Usually, this is because their children have found themselves in a situation where they are unable to care ...
Views: 2050 - Five Tips for Visiting an Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Dixie SomersCurrently, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and 1 out of 3 seniors in America will die from some sort of dementia. These numbers are staggering in and of themselves, but these are only a small fraction of the people whose lives are impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
Views: 1789 - How To Keep Your Vision Strong With Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Michael RosenbaumAre you taking your eyes for granted despite all they do for you? Your eyes allow you to relate to people, live your life independently and enjoy many of the beauties of the world. But it's easy to take them for granted until it's too late to do much to help them . . . Velva didn't. In her ...
Views: 1716 - Turning 60? Five Big Health Changes to be Prepared for in your Sixties - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Dixie SomersAging is an unavoidable fact of life that we will all face at some point. Once you start reaching the age of 60 and beyond, your body will no longer be as forgiving as it once was. Typical daily practices that you would take for granted may seem a little more difficult than they once were, which ...
Views: 1988 - 4 Amazing Home Health Care Services for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Anica OaksYou might not be surprised to know that seniors require more care than children due to the numerous ailments, the medications that must be carefully measured, and the amount of supervision that some medical conditions require. What you might be surprised about is the variety of options your ...
Views: 1824 - 4 Ways Assisted Living Has Evolved and Blossomed - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Anica OaksWhen many people think about elderly care, they automatically assume that all facilities are like institutionalized nursing homes. While dependent patients may require the additional attention that elders at a nursing home receive, this type of setting was deemed no longer acceptable to the ...
Views: 1377 - Silicone Allergy - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWhen people come into my office complaining of widespread aches and muscle pain, dizziness, brain fog, balance issues, severe fatigue or auto-immune and neurological disorders, one of the first things I look for is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). What are the causes of MCS ...
Views: 1847 - How To Make The Most Out Of Your Extra Time After Retirement - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Savannah CoulsenAfter decades of actively working in a profession, most people expect retirement to be an exercise in endless relaxation. Many retirees are shocked to discover that retirement is frequently boring. All the hours they used to devote to their job can’t be filled up with their old hobbies. There ...
Views: 1153 - 8 Things To Consider When Living With Elders - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2014 from John Anderson8 Things To Consider When Living With Elders Photo courtesy of Encompass Home Health & Hospice via Pinterest Old age manifests changes in a person’s life. During this stage, an elder needs care, love, and support from his friends and family, as well as special needs depending on their ...
Views: 1174 - How You Can Prevent & Reverse Aging of Your Face With Seven Simple Habits - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2014 from Fawn O'ConnorIt's amazing how much damage we do to our skin simply by the way we handle it. Here are a few simple small steps to take that reap big benefits in your quest for ageless achievement. 1. Learn to keep your hands off your face, unless you're applying skin care products or doing facial ...
Views: 1914 - How To Live An Amazing Life In Your 80’s – Rebecca’s Secret - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old is a frightening prospect. Most of us worry we’ll no longer be able to enjoy life and instead face one frustration after another. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As many spunky and vital seniors testify, with the right attitude and a strategic approach to healthy living, your ...
Views: 1504 - Salvaging Our Plastic Oceans: Angela Haseltine Pozzi - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge “Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody ...
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