Aging and the Protection of your Eyesight

Do you notice that you’re having to hold your newspaper further and further from your eyes? You’re in good company. Your eyesight will change more and more drastically as you get older. There are a few things you can do to protect and prolong your vision. The key, for seniors, is to have regular eye exams so problems can be …

Therapy Dogs for Stressed Seniors

Therapy dogs are trained dogs that are provided to bring affection and comfort to people in hospitals, mental institutions, schools, disaster areas, and lonely homes. Using therapy dog is a practice attributed to Elaine Smith, an American who worked as a registered nurse in England. Smith noticed how well patients responded to visits by a man and his canine companion, …

Fighting Memory Loss

There are a few ways to strengthen your mental ability while fighting memory loss. Some of them seem obvious, and some a bit less self-evident. Physical Activity Dr. James Mastrianni, Associate Professor of Neurology; Co-Director, Center for Comprehensive Care and Research on Memory Disorders at the University of Chicago Medical Center suggests at least 30 minutes a day of physical …