As we age, our skin may become thinner, looser, and less supple. Skincare products and methods that we used when we were younger, may no longer meet the changing needs of our skin as we age.    Our skin goes through a lot as we grow older. Everyone ages differently, however,  our skin can become […]

 Managing cardiovascular side effects can protect the hearts of seniors undergoing cancer treatment    Seniors who undergo cancer treatment are particularly vulnerable to consequential cardiovascular side effects and may refuse treatment as a result of side effects that are more likely to appear soon after chemotherapy.     After chemotherapy begins, the heart muscle weakens and […]

If you want to improve someone’s mood, make them laugh! We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine, yet laughter is indeed the best medicine for seniors. While laughter is a normal response to humor, today, doctors have added laughter to their prescriptions and have incorporated Laughter Therapy in their practices.   Laughter […]

Pain can be a persistent and predictable condition for aging seniors. Pain tends to increase with chronic illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and other cardiovascular and neurologic conditions.    Managing pain becomes a way of life for seniors. They know the pain that comes with aging, and they often need pain management strategies that […]