Mentally Fit at 90
You may be wondering why some 80 to 90 year old seniors fare much better than people 20 to 30 years younger than them on memory tests. The reason could be that these seniors have a slightly different brain makeup than others. Based on several studies conducted by different research groups they believe […]
Oriental Sweet and Sour Vegetables
If you’re a fan of mixed vegetables and stir fry here’s another healthy recipe. It has 0% saturated fat and has a very small amount of sodium and according to livestrong.com vegetables help regulate blood sugar levels making this a very good dish for diabetics. Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tablespoon honey 1 […]
Italian Gazpacho
Did you know that Gazpacho is known to have originated from the Spanish region of Andalusia? Well here’s a slight variation of this flavorful soup. This version of the Gazpacho has an Italian twist to it with the addition of lots of fresh basil. It’s low in fat and has 0 cholesterol making […]
The Game
On an overseas flight, a lawyer and an older man were in adjoining seats. The lawyer asked the senior if he’d like to play a little game. The older man was tired, and he told the lawyer he only wanted to sleep. But the lawyer insisted the game was a lot of fun. […]
What is Text Neck?
It has been told that you can injure your thumb (by excessive use of it) thru texting. But did you know that you can injure your neck as well? How is this possible? You can injure your neck through improper posture by staying in a drooping position for long periods of time while viewing […]
The Proposal
An old fellow fell in love with a lady. He got down on his knees and told her there were two things he would like to ask her. She replied, “OK.” He said, “Will you marry me?” She replied, “Yes,” then asked what his second question was. He replied, “Will you help me […]
His Secret For Longevity
Reporter: “So you are 100 years old. How did you manage to live so long?“ Old man: “Well, son, I got married when I was 21. The wife and I decided that if we had arguments, the loser would take a long walk to get over being mad. I suppose I have been […]
In Home Care – Who Pays for What?
Did You Know That Medicare and Medicaid Does Not Always Pay in Full for Your Long Term Health Expenses? A lot of people who currently have Medicare and Medicaid health care plans have the misconception that Medicare and MediCal (or MediCaid) will cover all kinds of health care expenses including in-home care . This is […]
Dementia Shower and the Use of Positive Thinking
Getting an Alzheimer’s patient to shower can be difficult. In order to accomplish this mission you will need to learn how to be a guide, and how to use positive reinforcement. You will also need to understand you are dealing with an adult living with dementia, not a child. My mother usually resisted when I […]
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Here’s a hearty treat you can prepare at home. Instead of going for a banana split ice cream why not try this healthy alternative. Banana Nut Oatmeal It has been featured as a breakfast or a snack that is also good for diabetics*. Banana Nut Oatmeal Ingredients 1/3 cup dry oatmeal, quick-cooking 1/8 […]