We seem to be waging war on many fronts: drugs, crime, illegal immigration, drunk driving, Afghanistan, Iraq, terrorists in general, terrorism on airplanes in particular. But our most serious war -- the one most likely to affect all of us -- is one we are still losing: The War on Cancer.
Progress has been made in War On Cancer, But Still Many Challenges
The best approach depends on your age.
Stroke ranks higher than heart attack in scaryness, say surveys. So stroke prevention is something we all care about.
Of the two main stroke-prevention procedures, new research points to which is the better choice.
Although it's a tough conversation to have, planning for a funeral now can save heartache later.
Q: A few months ago, my aunt was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She doesn't have any kids and she's like a second mom to my brothers and me, so we're very involved with her care. Although it's likely she'll be with us for quite a while, we've begun to realize that we might not have very long to find out what her wishes are for her care and funeral.
If your goal is to help your parent(s) stay in their own home as long as possible, bathroom safety should be a priority.
As Boomers age, we're helping our parents deal with livability issues. All too soon, we'll be dealing with these issues for ourselves and our spouses. Some of us — the "early aged," who have some sort of injury or debilitating condition — are already dealing with these challenges.
Getting your child to do homework doesn’t have to be a power struggle.
As you head into another month of school, are you finding yourself more frustrated with your child's study habits (or lack there of)? Do you find yourself nagging, bribing, threatening to take the TV away forever if they don't start their homework without being told a million times?
I'm all for finding ways to encourage kids to do their homework, but I think we need to question some assumptions here. Are teachers asking kids to do an unreasonable amount of homework? When I was...
The Baby Boom generation has traits unlike any other.
Is the Baby Boom generation really that different? In many respects, the answer is no, but there are important ways the 78 million people born from the end of World War II to 1964 are distinguishable from all previous generations. The distinctiveness is not just in the numbers, but also in values, life choices, and longevity.
More Boomers plan to work well past "normal" retirement age, a shift that will affect everyone.
Retirement is one of the most significant life transitions, and current Senior "retirees" and the 78 million Baby Boomers just behind them are re-writing the rules. No longer satisfied with just a retirement dinner and commemorative watch, then endless days of golf, or arts and crafts at the local Senior Center, many of us want a lot more out of our "golden years." In fact, many of us aren't planning to retire anytime soon -- if ever.
The causes of your symptoms might not be what you think.
Many midlife women, during the years before and after menopause, are plagued with emotional and physical symptoms. If you're woman in midlife with any of these problems, this article can help you discover what could be the cause.
There are some symptoms that are both causes of menopause and other disorders or diseases. In memory lapses, a woman can experience this because of menopause and another one can have memory lapses...
The Un-Comfort Zone
Do you know what really motivates you?
What motivates you? That's the question I'd like to ask in this inaugural blog entry on motivation. Are you motivated by fame, fortune, or fear? Or is it something deeper that fans the flames inside of you?
Perhaps you are like Jeanne Louise Calment whose burning desire let her do something that no other human being has done before -- feat so spectacular that it generated headlines around the globe, got her a role in a motion picture, and landed her in the Guinness Book of World Records -- a record that has yet to be beaten.
As hard as it may seem, talking with your aging parents about tough issues is easier now than it will be later.
The quality of communication between adult children and their senior parents leaves a lot to be desired, according to a study from the senior care company Home Instead. The findings of the study led researchers to coin the phrase "the 40/70 rule."
Here's what to consider if you're thinking about a job change late in life.
Q: I've been with the same company for the last 9 years, and I've recently realized I'm ready for a change. The problem is that I'm 56 years old, and intimidated by the prospect of looking for a new job.
I'm thinking about a new job, so this helps.
It is a great insight.
As your family changes, traditional holiday activities can result in more stress than comfort. Here are suggestions for traditions that are easier on the family.
Holidays can be difficult for anyone dealing with the changes of Alzheimer's, or any ailment, really. They are also stressful times for caregivers trying to maintain traditions.
You can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Here are 5 places to start living a brain-healthy lifestyle.
An estimated 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease; this number is expected to double by the year 2050 as the elderly segment of our population grows. Specifically, as Baby Boomers age, the incidence of Alzheimer's disease will proliferate. This article is directed at you, the Baby Boomer. But you might find these tips useful for helping to reduce your parents' risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, as well. Since many of the tips in this article focus on staying active and connected, suggested activities are great for you and your parents to do together.
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Me 'neither. But how often do you read this trite phrase in articles about the Boomer Generation? Plenty!
It might seem just trivial. But it's actually a negative stereotype, a meaningless generality to apply to almost 80 million people. And the next step after stereotyping is prejudice. Saying "aging boomers" is saying Boomers are no longer normal people.
Young people need to understand dementia and share their feelings about it. These tips will help the entire family.
Alzheimer's disease can have a big impact on every member of the family, including children. Each child reacts differently to someone who has Alzheimer's. The young people in your life might have questions about what is happening. It's important for you to take the time to answer these questions openly and honestly.
Camp Building Bridges is a respite camp for young teens that have a parent/grandparent with Early Onset Dementia. Please visit the camp website.
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