Elder Care Cafe

Recently the American Psychological Association’s (APA) released a report highlighting the role stress plays on the health of caregivers and people who suffer from a chronic disease. We’ve known for many years that caregivers are overwhelmed with the role they play in caring for their aging loved one or a family member who is chronically [...]

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In my early thirties I started having health problems when I was diagnosed with thyroid problems. Since then I’ve struggled with occasional bouts of depression, fatigue, and now growing signs of dementia now that I’ve reached my mid-sixties. It seems like each decade has brought its own health challenges, and along with that an increasing [...]

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I often dream of staying young by exercising like crazy, eating healthily, driving fast cars, chasing after young women, and wearing the trendiest clothes and shoes. In reality, most oldies like us can only reminisce over these happy and memorable events. As we age our bones shrink, the muscles weaken and back pain becomes more [...]

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The word cancer brings shivers to most people who know how insidious, dangerous, and lethal the disease can be. One of the most deadly forms is colorectal cancer if it is not diagnosed in time. Years ago I worked in the Surgery Department of a large hospital. During that time a campaign was initiated throughout [...]

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Many young people raise their eyebrows or make faces when they hear that their single or widowed parents or grandparents are dating. They can’t conceive of anyone over a certain age behaving in such a manner. But, older single and widowed men and women have the same social needs as those who are much younger. [...]

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Some think that after people reach a certain age they are no longer interested in meeting someone of the opposite sex for friendship or even possible marriage. Or, even worse, they should not get romantically involved with someone because of their age. However, that is not the case. What family members and friends should be [...]

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No matter how old we are, most of us enjoy a nice hot bath or shower. Some people like to grab a quick shower first thing in the morning before they head to work or just to feel fresh as they get their day started. Others prefer to take a shower or bath after a [...]

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Occasionally I like to review movies that may be of interest to seniors. Some of the movies are recent releases, while others may be from decades past. Oh, God first hit theaters in 1977 and later landed on video and DVD. Recently I had the pleasure of watching it again after having seen the original [...]

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Did you know that you can get a sun burn during the winter months? People who spend time on ski slopes, at outdoor ice skating rinks, or sledding on their favorite hill can also develop sunburn if they are not careful. The best barometer of whether or not you may be a candidate for skin [...]

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