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.
Skin Care for the Ageing
Ageing can lead to changes with your skin. Many factors can play a roll in how your skin ages: Sun Exposure – As a result of exposure to sunlight for years, the skin loses elastin and collagen which causes it to be saggy, thinner, and have wrinkles. Age spots/liver spots can also develop from sun exposure. […]
4 Easy Ways to Cut Carbs and Stay Satisfied
Staying healthy and maintaining your weight can become increasingly difficult as you age. With so much conflicting information circulating about what’s best for the body, deciding between diets like vegan, paleo, ketogenic, raw and more can leave your head spinning. But one thing is certain, high amounts of simple carbs can cause problems for your […]
Seniors: It’s Time to Get Creative!
First, let me introduce myself. I’ve been putting pen to paper, and fingers to the keyboard for more than 40 years. I’m an experienced Freelance Writer, who’s written lots of cool stuff, including: Marketing/Advertising materials, Web Content, Press Releases, and numerous published articles, about a variety of subjects. I’ve worked for and with businesses, non-profits, […]
9 Factors that Can Worsen Urinary Incontinence
At a later point in our lifetime, urinary incontinence can affect anyone, although it’s a condition that occurs more among women than men. Basically, it’s manifested by uncontrolled, low quantity urinary leaking. The good news is that certain treatments and lifestyle changes can significantly improve this condition. It’s mainly about being aware of the factors that […]
The 5 Best Cruises for Seniors
Does retirement leave you not knowing what to do with your time? Try going on a cruise. Now that the nest is empty and the alarm isn’t going off for you to go scrambling out the door to work, taking a trip is a great way to keep things exciting after retirement and break up […]
Diabetes Among the Aging: Signs, Symptoms and Early Detection
More than one-quarter of the US population aged 65 and older have diabetes, and approximately one half of all seniors are afflicted with pre-diabetes. The keys to changing this terrible statistic are education and preventive care. Knowing the signs and symptoms of diabetes as a developing condition can aid in stabilizing glucose levels. Even though […]
City vs. Suburban Life: Which one is best for Seniors?
“What’s taking the bus so long? We should have left earlier, you know that crosstown traffic is terrible. Hope we don’t miss the warm-up session”. City life can be wholesome, invigorating, hectic, but never boring. For millions of seniors who look forward to going to classes, be it yoga, stretching or relaxed zumba, knitting, photography […]
The Top 6 Health Problems Seniors Need to Know About
Longer lifespans than ever before have become the standard for American seniors. Currently, individuals who reach the age of 65 can expect to enjoy an average of 19.3 more years of life. Because longer lifespans have become the norm, having the highest possible quality of life is a focus for many seniors. While there are […]
Aging Gracefully with a Little Help from Doctors
The government census found that 40.3 million people aged 65 and older existed. This put the number of senior citizens at just over 10% of the present population. Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce commissioned the study in 2014 to determine the effects on the economy and services. The projection predicts by […]
Peace of Mind: Living Wills & Health-Care Proxies
People are living longer than ever. With the constant increase in effective medical science, we now have larger life-spans than at any point in history. However, with these expanding life-spans comes added responsibility that affects the older generation with increasing regularity. The process of aging brings about the realization that you will not live forever. […]