New research indicates marijuana may lessen agitation and aggression in Alzheimers and Dementia patients
It’s a fact that women live longer than men, but it’s not so easy to say which sex ages better. For starters, how do you define aging well? Is it in retaining memory or looking good or enjoying life more? Who ages best? Guys or gals and why the difference? What is clear is that … Read more
If you search for keywords for seniors as “friends with benefits” you’re met with “7 senior discounts at Walmart” or “benefits for seniors 65 and older.” I am not seeking the usual interpretation for “friends with benefits” nor am I referencing the discounts and commercial advantages available to seniors. I want to discuss the benefits … Read more
There are people who get better as they age. You might not know it though if you watch TV, where senior citizens are often depicted as inactive folks who spend most of their days fretting over their diminished hearing and discussing geriatric products. The fact is, many older adults are out there accomplishing feats that … Read more
The gardening and longevity connection, is it real? Well, consider this. In parts of Japan, Greece, Sardinia and Costa Rica, it’s common for people to live into their 90s and even their 100s. These “centenarian centers” feature a mostly plant-based diet, moderate exercise regime, and a strong social support system. And there’s one other thing: … Read more
Medical Marijuana Provides Hope to Dementia Researchers and Patients Many times I watched helplessly as my mother who was diagnosed with dementia was administered psychotropic drugs to control her agitation. I advocated for her constantly but you can’t as a layperson argue with a physician about the best treatments. You don’t understand the disease or … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re as young as you feel” or “You’re only as old as you feel.” Well, those sayings are proving to be true. And there is a term for that: subjective age. What is your subjective age? Subjective Age is defined as how young or how old we see ourselves. It … Read more
My 97-year-old maternal grandmother was chasing my younger brother around the top floor of our house one day. Suddenly, she slipped, fell, and broke her hip. Avoiding a fall is a balancing act. Someone whose medical history might have filled a mere half-page was flown to a major hospital for hip repair. After surgery, a … Read more
My personal experience with stroke took place in an operating theatre undergoing aneurysm surgery. While surgeons worked to wire a larger aneurysm, a second smaller one ruptured. What should have been a two-day stay in hospital stretched into 6 weeks. I was in and out of ICU with a 2-week stay in the Rehabilitation Ward. … Read more
Why do you lose memory when you get older? We forget where we put our keys. We lock ourselves outside our garage with the keys inside. I lose my purse or my glasses or the recipe I just had in hand moments ago. Are these memory lapses normal or do they portend something more ominous … Read more
As we age, our Mobility takes on increasing importance. No one wants their ability to move about compromised, much less lose it entirely. Why is retaining mobility so critical for seniors? One of the most upsetting issues affecting seniors and usually one of the first things to impact mobility is the loss of one’s driver’s … Read more
“I hear everything I want to hear, thank you very much” was my grandmother’s response whenever we asked why she refused to use a hearing aid. As far back as I can recall, my granny was deaf. Not completely deaf but hearing compromised to the point where we would have to repeat most things and … Read more
Why is it important for seniors to exercise? Sustained mobility, better balance, lowering cholesterol, weight management, and mood elevation are all benefits when you remain active. My Mother was never an exercise advocate or devotee. However, she was an explorer, a lover of the great outdoors, and in the last chapters of her life, moved … Read more
