Facebook is a fantastic, easy to use service that allows friends and family members all over the world to share news, videos and photos instantly at the touch of a button. This makes it the perfect medium for senior citizens to keep in contact with out of town children and grandchildren, sharing in their everyday lives, staying connected and apart of the family circle. Unfortunately many people of all ages are apprehensive or afraid of the perceived difficulties of signing up, using the … [Read more...] about Facebook For Seniors
Senior Fitness Tips 2015
It is never too early or too late to begin a fitness regime. I liked Martina Navratilova's philosophy as the Health and Fitness Ambassador for AARP and author of " 10 Simple Steps To Get Fit" on how to begin a fitness routine. She emphasized a few of the key ingredients for senior fitness: Start slow, choose something you like and something you are fairly good at. Makes sense - why exercise at something you don't like? I'm not a fan of the treadmill, so for me it is best avoided due to … [Read more...] about Senior Fitness Tips 2015
Your Rights To Lab Results
Have you ever been surprised to discover an abnormal test result? Surprised because the result either had not been communicated to you or communicated in an untimely manner? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has instituted a new federal rule which requires lab results be released directly to patients. This rule supersedes the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). In the United States, CLIA … [Read more...] about Your Rights To Lab Results
How to Protect Your Digital Afterlife
The thought of sudden incapacitation or death and estate planning can be a very difficult topic for many individuals and families. Each person has a unique timetable as to when an estate is planned legally versus verbally expressing desires or wishes to loved ones or trusted advisors. However, just a digital footprint is created for internet users, the question arises as to what happens to the digital afterlife? However as we continue to use the internet for everything it seems imaginable, a … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Digital Afterlife
Summer Heat Tips For Seniors
Hot weather remains a threat to those who are elderly or are compromised medically. Medications and pre existing conditions can exacerbate the effects of heat as well as the the threat of dehydration which can be very dangerous. A University of Chicago Medical Center study reports that 405 of heat related fatalities are among people over 65 years of age. Hot Weather Tips For Seniors 1. Drink plenty of liquids. Dehydration can be the cause of many heat related health problems. Experts … [Read more...] about Summer Heat Tips For Seniors