Enrolling in Medicare is a complicated — but necessary — process that most seniors have to face. Not only do you have to navigate the complicated enrollment procedure, but you also have to sift through several different plans to find one that meets your medical and financial needs. Here are some quick tips and resources from Alive65 that can help you along the way.
Fish and Its Unexpected Benefits for Seniors
Fish is one of the foods that nutritionists recommend to consume during your senior years, whether you want to lose weight, find a better alternative to other meats, or you simply want to have a balanced diet from a nutritional standpoint. Generally, 2-3 servings of fish per week are recommended within a healthy lifestyle. Fish […]
Seniors and Diabetes: Vision Loss and Difficulties
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of many complications associated with Diabetes. It is a perilous and destructive condition because its onset is like a swift and sudden tidal wave that crashes on the shore without any warning signs or symptoms. For this reason, seniors with diabetes are always advised to have eye exams at least […]
Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp
You have probably been advised by your physician that once you have Alzheimer’s all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure to be discovered. Well, the truth about this disease is far more encouraging. According to current research, scientific test patients have been able to reduce the risk […]
Giving Back Tied to Longevity & Other Health Benefits
By now, you’ve made New Year’s resolutions—or broken them—promising to be a better person. You’ll workout more and eat a more balance diet. Why not consider resolving to give of your time and talents. You’ll be assisting others while helping yourself to better health. Research shows that in addition to volunteers providing a wealth of […]
5 Easy Ways to Cut Dairy from Your Diet
Your diet becomes ever more important as you age. Your mind and body changes over time and you may find it harder to digest certain foods in your golden years. Many people find out they have developed an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance to certain foods spontaneously. While others come to realize they’ve always have problems […]
Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture
With the advent of modern medicine, many people today assume that ancient treatments are outdated and ineffective. Folk medicine has been relegated to the status of pseudoscience in the mind of the public, especially in Western countries where few seriously consider its effectiveness. In other parts of the world, however, the popularity of practices like […]
Yoga: A Gate-Way to Win Over Diabetes
Yoga can be an effective part of your diabetes management regimen.
The Top 3 Cell Phones for Seniors
Which Cell Phones Are Best For Seniors? There are so many cell phone companies out there and it can become overwhelming trying to figure out which ones will have the best options. If you don’t do enough research, you could end up being overcharged for something you don’t need, or you could fall victim to […]
4 More Ways to Cut Carbs and Stay Satisfied
It becomes more important with each passing year for you to take control of your health and really invest in your diet and exercise routine. As you age paying attention to what you eat, how much you eat, and how often can have a great effect on your health. With certain swaps, additions and deductions […]
How to Keep Arthritis Under Control During the Cold Season
Arthritis can give seniors a pretty hard time during the cold season. Symptoms like joint pain, swelling, joint stiffness and tiredness tend to worsen in the time of autumn and winter, both due to thermal discomfort and lack of physical activity. But don’t worry! There are several easy ways you can manage these issues. Complications of […]