Elder Care Cafe

Recently, I have noticed a growing number of seniors who either have continued working out of necessity after their retirement age, or have retired only to find they must make drastic changes in their lifestyle because they failed to plan financially.

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Not only does the baby boomer tsunami already threaten the Social Security (SSI) system, the growing number of workers laid off or offered early retirement packages places a further strain on the already overburdened system. For the next several years, the SSI will pay out more than it gains.

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If you snore or gasp while you are sleeping, not only are you likely to disturb your sleep partner, but you probably have sleep apnea, a condition that can damage your heart. Men and women who struggle with sleep apnea are at a 46 percent increased risk of dying an early death as opposed to [...]

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Today there are more older drivers on the road than ever before. According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 202.8 million drivers were on the road in 2006, and 20 million of those drivers were 70 or older.

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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in American men, just behind skin cancer. The latest American Cancer Society estimates reveal about 192,280 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and 27,360 men will die of prostate cancer in 2009.

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Written by Sharon Elrod Staying involved in treatment decisions and understanding prostate cancer language is important for victims and their families. When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer a year ago, I immediately went to the Internet to read all I could about it. I found a wealth of valuable information, and had to [...]

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The bad news for obese seniors continues to roll in with the announcement that they face an increased risk of Alzheimer’s due to loss of brain tissue. A recent study found senior citizens age 70 and over who were obese had less brain tissue than normal weight seniors, thereby placing them at a greater risk [...]

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For a number of years research has shown a variety of forms of mental and physical stimulation reduce the risk of developing dementia. Research findings published in 2003 that dancing is among the best forms of movement to give the brain a workout, as well as the body.

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The World Health Organization is being urged to declare the more than 35 million people around the world who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia a health priority.

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Although the financial crisis has hit Americans of every age group, a recent University of Michigan study reveals older Americans are weathering the crisis relatively well. Many more seniors expect to work longer than they had originally planned, but they are proving to be happier in the work that they do as compared to those [...]

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As most people know, a will is one of the most important documents a person creates over their lifetime. Unfortunately, over seventy percent of adults in the United States have not yet filed a legal will stating their desire for the transfer of their property to their beneficiaries after their death.

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As we know, although we are all human beings, there are many differences between men and women. One thing most people don’t know is that while many heart attack symptoms are similar for men and women, the symptoms for women are often much more subtle.

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With the oncoming flu season before us, and the increasingly dangerous threat of Swine flu and other serious infections, hand washing remains the most important way individuals can guard themselves against serious illness or contracting a contagious disease.

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Chronic pain sufferers are always on the lookout for the next great pain pill or miracle drug for help in relieving their neck, back, or joint pain. Researchers have found evidence that relief from certain types of chronic pain can come as easily as consuming a natural remedy found in most homes. That remedy is [...]

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We have determined that what you eat affects your blood pressure. Making healthy food choices provides you a way of taking control of your health instead of poor health taking over your life. If you have high blood pressure, following the DASH diet may help lower your blood pressure. The DASH diet, Dietary Approaches to [...]

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