Elder Care Cafe

Several articles of interest to seniors caught my attention this morning. Especially prominent right now, of course, is the election and how seniors are leaning toward John McCain.

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Webmd.com has a free Women’s Health newsletter available that you can have sent to your email box. Their blurb reads, “Growing older doesn’t have to mean getting old.”

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MetLife Mature Market Institute is providing six new long-term care and caregiving publications online in light of Long-Term Care Awareness Month coming in November. The two-page Helpful Hints were produced in conjunction with the National Alliance for Caregiving. They contain tips and advice for older Americans and for those caring for aging friends and relatives.

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Great news for anyone at risk of Alzheimer’s – a new studyreveals people who take statins are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Taking the cholesterol reducing drug resulted in a 67 percent lower risk of developing the disease.

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According to recent studies, regular exercise can reverse age-related brain decline. The study revealed regular moderate exercise that makes a person breathless increases the speed and sharpness of thought, the actual volume of brain tissue, and the way in which the brain functions.

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As diabetics soon find out, the importance of maintaining a proper blood sugar level is paramount to staying healthy as long as possible. Continuing the steps diabetics can take to insure proper blood sugar results must include planning.

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By definition, diabetes means too much glucose, or sugar, in the blood. The body stores glucose in its cells for later use as energy. When the glucose does not or cannot enter the cells, too much glucose remains in the blood, and the cells are unable to function as they should. The body is then [...]

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Senior Journal reports, according to a recent poll, seniors (65 and older) are the only age group who do not like the election coverage presented by news media. The Pew survey shows seniors join men and Republicans as dissatisfied with how the elections are covered.

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Recent findings indicate people who are surfing the net reading campaign news and checking out eBay, may be stimulating and improving their minds. According to a UCLA study, middle-aged and older Americans who have prior internet search experience are increasing brain activity much like exercising helps the body.

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This problem seems to happen every time there is a downturn in the economy. Almost the first area to notice that people are cutting back is the area of giving to charities. Churches often see the same situation in their Sunday and mid-week offerings. The trickle down effect of the current financial crisis causes the [...]

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An enlightening New York Times article, published October 6th, speaks of the hurt seniors feel when addressed as “dear” or “sweetie” by those who are younger. I would add “honey” to that list. For some reason, that really bugs me.

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Senior citizens must read the details when they renew their Medicare Part D drug plan this year according to SeniorJournal.com. Sources indicate the cost for 2009 may be substantially higher than 2008. Before automatically renewing, be sure to check out the premium, co-pays and deductibles, and prepare for sticker shock.

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It is flu shot time once again.  Because the flu season usually runs from early October until the end of May, seniors need to know the optimal time to get their influenza injection to keep them well protected throughout the long season.

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Irregardless of one’s faith or belief, there seems to be a special “feel” about Sunday mornings. A desire to chill out, relax, sleep in, mellow out, read the Sunday paper, eat a late breakfast, drink a cup or two of coffee, go to church, watch football in the fall, golf in the spring.

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Due to the current financial crisis, more baby boomers and seniors must stay on the job longer than planned. Retired seniors are returning to work in droves, whether part or full time, reveal recent statistics.

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