Senior Health

Medicare Launches Brand-new Web Pages Dedicated to Helping Family Caregivers

by Gilbert Guide

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently launched a new addition to their Web site; the Ask Medicare pages are designed to help family caregivers navigate CMS and also find crucial resources outside of the agency. We are so happy to see this new addition as it is another way for caregivers to obtain the information they need. What’s on the Ask Medicare Pages? The main page has four main components: Help With Billing. Find out what is covered...Read the rest of this article »

Exercise Guidelines for Seniors & Cancer Patients: Part 2

by Harvey Gilbert, MD

Aerobic exercise is exercise that rhythmically uses the large muscles of the legs and arms to elevate the heart rate within a certain range. Some examples of aerobic activity include brisk walking, jogging, swimming, bicycling, gardening, dancing, playing actively with children, and sexual activity. Recommendations for Aerobic Programs...Read the rest of this article »

Resolutions: Not Just for the New Year!

by kim

Daylight savings is one of the many signs that we’re well into the New Year. Many of us made resolutions about things we would like to accomplish, such as losing weight, being in a new relationship, making more money or changing an old habit. However, it’s been proven many times over that most people don’t stick to their resolutions—and many revert back to their old patterns and behaviors within a very short period of time. Your attitude and “self-talk”...Read the rest of this article »

A Summary: Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being

by Harvey Gilbert, MD

This posting summarizes the findings of the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics’ report, “Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well-Being,” which addresses the state of America’s seniors. This report reveals the rapidly escalating growth of this population, identifies their current and future health-related needs, and offers insight into the resources that will address these needs. A Snapshot of America’s Seniors The number of people in the over-65 group (henceforth called “seniors”) is rapidly escalating; from 35 million...Read the rest of this article »

Sundowner’s Syndrome—Causes, Symptoms, Suggestions

by Lori Deschene

“The nights are the hardest.” I’ve heard this phrase from many people I’ve known—family members who’ve lost loved ones, friends recovering from addictions. Somehow in nighttime, with its relative quiet and vivid darkness, it’s nearly impossible to hide from one’s own mind. For people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, nighttime can be so much more than a bit too dark and quiet. In fact, sundown may be a trigger for extreme agitation and confusion...Read the rest of this article »

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