By Richard Ueberfluss An interesting story in the Wall Street Journal reported on a Yale School of Public Health study that found that “older individuals who were subliminally exposed to positive messages about aging showed long-term improvements in self-image, strength and balance.” In fact, there’s growing evidence that if our perceptions about aging are negative, we are far more likely…
The holiday season is supposed to be a nurturing time for family members to reconnect and celebrate. But for many seniors, the holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation. “It’s not unusual for seniors to hide their feelings of isolation and sadness from family members during the holidays because they don’t want to worry the family by displaying…
The pharmaceutical and drug manufacturers provide many options for treatment of healthcare conditions that in the past were fatal. While these medications have benefits they also have risks. The risks of medication are due to their chemical nature. One medication in isolation may not be problematic, but the cumulative effect of many medications for multiple conditions causes difficulty. Not only…
