Tag Archives: health

Living to 100 and Beyond

Characteristics of Centenarians A study by the Boston University School of Medicine found that centenarians varied widely in years of education (zero years to post-graduate), socioeconomic status (very poor to very rich), religion, ethnicity and patterns of diet (strictly vegetarian … Continue reading

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Changes Could Improve Medicare and Seniors’ Health

If you’ve been frightened by all the gloom and doom talk in Washington about the future of Medicare, the good news is that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) actually strengthens the health care program for seniors and offers preventive services … Continue reading

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Free Report Issues

I need to apologize to anyone who has tried to download our Free Report ebook. It has been brought to my attention that neither the free report request form on the blog or the Contact Us form on our website … Continue reading

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Talking Sex with Your Senior Parent

http://www.blessingsforseniors.com With aging comes change, and sexual function is one part of that change. Though the senior body may not function exactly the way it used to, seniors can and should enjoy the intimacies and pleasures of closeness with another … Continue reading

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Tip of the Day-Preventing Falls

http://www.blessingsforseniors.com About half of all falls happen at home. To make your home safer: Wear shoes that give good support and have thin non-slip soles. Avoid wearing slippers and athletic shoes with deep treads. http://www.blessingsforseniors.com

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Tip of the Day

http://www.blessingsforseniors.com  Tips for caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s: Eliminate clutter, noise, glare and too much background noise. What tips have you found to work in your care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s? http://www.blessingsforseniors.com  

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Blessings! has a NEW LOOK!

http://www.blessingsforseniors.com Blessings! For Seniors has been working hard the last several months to create a new look. Our new website is now available for viewing. We have found most websites today, including our old site, try to do too much and … Continue reading

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What Senior Men Can Do About “Male Menopause”

    Usually when people talk about hormonal changes, the spotlight is on women and menopause. However, as men age, they experience a “male menopause” or “andropause” – a decline in their testosterone hormone levels. Beginning at age 30, men … Continue reading

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