It is estimated that one in four seniors suffer from some level of malnutrition. Poor nutrition exacerbates existing illnesses and increases the risk of other illnesses such as pneumonia, osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and gastrointentestinal ...

Insurance matters can be confusing when trying to look after the best interests of an elderly parent who now needs help with these matters. You can start making this less confusing for yourself by first understanding what exactly your elderly parent’s various policies cover. If at all possible, t...

When enrolling in Medicare there are many things to consider. It is not like a switch is flipped and all of a sudden you have medical coverage. There is a lot of paperwork to fill out and you will still be required to pay some expenses. There are

Your will is the last gift you will leave your loved ones. Whether you are rich, poor, someone young and healthy or a person that needs elder care help, it is important to leave instructions on what you want done with yo...

As an adult who is taking care of an elderly parent, at some point the option of an assisted living facility may become a reality. Everyone needs help sooner or later. It is a tough decision to make and should not be taken lightly. It should also not be a decision that is taken without including ...

If you are a typical patient, you actually do about half of what your doctor tells you. Think about your last visit. After you started to feel better did you discontinue the medication they prescribed you early? Do you have some pills left over? Did you really adhere to the diet recommendations? ...

Nobody is perfect and we all practice some form of self-destructive behavior to various degrees. But when it negatively impacts your overall quality of life it is time to make a change at any age. Here are some simple tips to do so.

Cigarette smoking, inactivity, alcohol abuse, obesity...

As we get older most of us will suffer from arthritis to varying degrees. Arthritis cannot be stopped but it can be slowed. Here are some easy tips to slow the progression if arthritis.

To an extent, we all experience some degree of osteoarthritis as we get older as our joint cartilage...

Probably the most important lifetime habit is active exercise. Body parts need to be used to work well. By adding a few minutes of exercise to your day you can add years to your life.

Without exercise the muscles tend to get flabby. The bones become brittle. The heart muscle becomes sof...

Here are some things to remember when choosing a physician:

The type of physician is usually not as important as the individual physician. You can get a family practitioner, a pediatrician, an internist, or a sub-specialist intern...