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Helping Seniors Live Healthier Lives

Now that I'm a senior, I find it difficult to get around like I did as a younger person. But I won't let that stop me from doing the things I love to do every day. After speaking to my doctor about my health, I realize that there are so many things I can use to improve the way I get around town and home. Instead of relying on my kids to take me shopping or to the doctor, I call a senior care taxi for my needs. I also use my motorized wheelchair to help me move around my home. This independence helps me focus on what's important in life — my family. I hope that as a senior, you also find ways to improve your life. My blog can help you do so.

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Living With Tinnitus

Posted on March 28, 2016

Sometimes that ringing in your ears is barely noticeable. On other days, you can't ignore it and it disrupts your concentration and even your conversations with other people. Your doctor can help you define a number of ways to cope with the tinnitus. It may not be curable, but with the following options, you'll be able to function normally in spite of it. Noise Suppression and Masking Devices Several devices are available to help you block out the ringing so you can focus on your work and conversations. [Read More]

Knowing What Could Be The Cause Of Your Child's Chest Pain

Posted on March 9, 2016

Often the reason for parents taking their children to see a doctor is because of complaints of chest pain. Each year, doctors assess more than 650,000 cases of chest pain in children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 21. More than 98 percent of these cases are noncardiac in nature. Although chest pain can be a symptom of underlying heart or lung disease, even common illnesses can cause chest pain in children. [Read More]

Breaking Misconceptions About Senior Independent Living

Posted on February 19, 2016

When you have a loved one who is a senior citizen and you worry that they are unsafe or lonely in their home, you may wonder about other living options for them and how they could benefit from those other options. One of the many options available to seniors needing assistance is independent living at a facility like The Village At Morrisons Cove. However, you may find it difficult to convince your loved one of the possibility of independent living at first. [Read More]

Painful Foot Conditions That Can Keep You Out Of The Marathon

Posted on February 3, 2016

If you enjoy running, then you know how important the health of your feet is. Even minor pain and injury can keep you from getting out on your favorite running path. Here are two common foot problems and how to prevent them from stopping your stride. Plantar Fasciitis This is a painful inflammation of a band of tissue, called the plantar fascia, that runs along the bottom of your foot. When this tissue becomes irritated, the pain can be so severe that you can't put weight on your foot. [Read More]