With the flu season and other seasonal illnesses approaching, it is important to understand the ins and outs of vaccinations for older adults. For the…
The Facts about Seniors & Immunizations
October 6, 2011
Category: Senior Health
Online Games for Seniors to Exercise the Brain
September 26, 2011
Keeping the mind sharp requires mental exercise. My Senior Portal offers free, easy-to-use interactive games and puzzles such as soduku, brain age, crossword puzzles, word…
Four Hidden Heart Attack Symptoms
September 9, 2011
Most people associate heart attack symptoms with chest pain, pain in the shoulder, or other well-known signs. However, according to renowned cardiologist Dr. Chauncey Crandall,…
What Diseases Do Americans Fear the Most?
August 18, 2011
When asked which of five major diseases Americans fear most, cancer was first at 41%, Alzheimer’s disease was second (31%) and far ahead of heart…
Preventing and Treating Skin Cancer
July 17, 2011
Treatment performed for non-melanoma skin cancers in the United States nearly doubled from 1994 to 2006, according to a new study, and this is an…
The Impact of Summer Noises on Your Hearing
July 1, 2011
“Big Bang Theory: Fireworks, Concerts Hurt Hearing” – This article from Newswise explains how sounds of summer can kill hearing, gives research statistics, and offers…
How Elders Can Protect Themselves from Abuse
June 20, 2011
It can be a good idea to open up a dialogue with the seniors in your life about protecting themselves. Many won’t even understand or…
Preventing Elder Abuse & Neglect
June 13, 2011
Concerned friends and family can intervene or watch for warning signs that might indicate elder abuse. If abuse is suspected, report it. Preventing elder abuse…
Elder Abuse is Everyone’s Concern
June 6, 2011
It’s difficult to take care of a senior when he or she has many different needs, and it’s difficult to be elderly when age brings…
Test Your Memory in 15 Minutes
June 2, 2011
Bob DeMarco writes a daily blog about caring for his mother, Dottie, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. The blog is filled with daily information that…