Sweet Success More than 1/4 of Americans 65 and older have type 2 diabetes and roughly another 50% have a condition known as “prediabetes.” The odds of developing diabetes increase with age, and so do its sometimes life threatening complications: dental disease, sexual dysfunction, nerve damage to feet, amputation, heart Read more…
Is there a senior in your community with a legal problem? Many needy seniors in your community know that they can turn to you for help. At WV Senior Legal Aid, we want to help you help those seniors. We can provide legal information, advice, and advocacy to needy seniors Read more…
Spring Fun with Seniors By Betty Malone, Yahoo! Contributer Network on March 13, 2009 Spring is that time of year when all of us begin to feel rejuvenated by the hint of warmer weather. Make time to take your senior for a walk, looking for the signs of spring all Read more…
Today, more research is proving how leading an active lifestyle benefits the elderly population. Yoga is an excellent activity that has many health benefits. For example, yoga strengthens the body and increases flexibility. Yoga also benefits the mind, body and spirit. The practice of yoga is calming for many. For Read more…
These tips were developed with the help of the Arthritis Foundation. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that is not a normal part of aging. Inflammation in the joint tissues causes pain when you bend or move. Arthritis can rob seniors of their quality of life—causing them to lose muscle strength, Read more…
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they are now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Health Care/Medicare/Health Insurance Fraud Every U.S. citizen or permanent resident, over age 65, qualifies for Medicare so there is rarely any need for a scam artist to research what private health Read more…
For many families, the holiday season marks one of the only times of year that all members can gather together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. The portrait before and after this joyous time, however, is often far less picturesque for seniors living alone or far away from relatives. As the Read more…
This article courtesy of Donna Conley, KVSS Transportation Manager Clean, flush and put new antifreeze in the cooling system…every two years Make sure heaters, defrosters and wipers work properly. Blades should be replaced every six months. Have the battery and charging system checked for optimum performance. Check the tire tread Read more…