Adult and Senior Development Articles

Being is not only thinking. For us, much of our existence is experienced though our feelings. Odd then, that so much of what we talk about, read about and see going on in the world is dealt with through the realm of thinking and logic. What a huge piece of the human condition we miss when we ...

Do you feel bombarded sometimes by the dozens of amazing, powerful, mind-blowing and – of course – NEW offers that come through your mail-box, TV screen or Inte et every week? Whether it’s a brand of cleaner, a book or movie, political idea or even partner, it is the very “newness” that seems ...

Last week I received in the mail a copy of the latest newsletter from my old school, a place I last attended over fifty years ago. It was filled with reminiscences from past students and obituaries of contemporaries. I was struck with the seemingly mundane existence of some of them, although the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can increase the risk of dry eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation and pain. Aside from affecting joints, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the eyes as well. Due to the influx of inflammation, RA can lead to serious eye disorders as well. Rheumatoid arthritis has been found to increase the risk of Sjogren’s syndrome, a condition that affects the

Are you someone who wants to see change in your personal circumstance and in the world surrounding you? n nA short time ago I decided that I didn't much like "reality" and ever since that day, my endeavour has been to change anything about my "reality" that I don't like.n nIt is my understanding that my "reality" is my creation. To this end I've found "I got me into this mess and I'll get me out of it" to be a pretty fair take on life. Have I always felt like that? No. In the

As summer winds down it’s important to continue practicing healthy habits. Continue to apply sunscreen, bug spray and always remember to stay hydrated! These simple tips can protect you from many summertime health-related issues. Another issue, which is often forgotten about, is our vision health. Just because the weather is nicer and the sun is brighter doesn’t mean you don’t have to protect your eyes. In fact, during the brighter, hotter months you should be more conce ed

Parents are the first dietitians of a child, guiding him as to what he should eat. Everyone has seen children with different eating habits. Some eat healthy food while others are addicted to junk. This difference goes down to the eating habits inculcated in them. What seems pampering and affection in the early years of a child can actually ruin his future because of obesity as a result of ineffective parental guidance. Obesity: A silent killerrnObesity is not considered a dis

It’s important for seniors to do everything they can to take care of themselves and stay healthy. If you’re a senior, there are some simple lifestyle habits that you can easily incorporated into your daily routine which will help you lead a long and healthy life. Here are some of the best senior wellness strategies to get you started on the right path. Eat a Healthy Diet Follow a heart-healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These foods provide c

It seems odd to me that most people go through life imagining that they know exactly what will happen and get shocked or surprised if things don’t go the way they expect. It is even stranger to me that those same people appear to believe that they are immortal. Today I had a conversation with ...

Gonorrhoea is the second most commonly spread bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STIs). It is caused due to unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sexual contact with an infected person. The bacterium which is the prime reason of causing gonorrhoea is known as neisseria gonorrhoea. This infection can also transmit if you share your sex toys with an infected person. It is more common in people who become sexually active at a very young age, have multiple partners or change t

Worrying? Who doesn’t these days? There’s such a great choice of things to worry about – terrorism, the economy, the rising cost of health insurance – and then there’s our more personal list – the difficult teenager, an aging parent who’s not doing well, the threat of being downsized, the ...

The story of Creation in the Old Testament tells us that God created heaven and earth and all that’s in it in the space of six days, and rested on the seventh. Whatever you believe, just imagine for a moment that God had used an extra day. For a start, we would have eight day weeks now and ...

We all have some frustrations in life; the things that bring us our pain or our problems, our feelings of pressure or powerlessness. They can drag us down and submerge us. And they will, until we recognize them as the source of our inner strength, our creativity and our potential to make ...

Patients admitted to the hospital over the weekend generally tend to be older and sicker. This finding may also contribute to the fact that more deaths occur on weekends. The study looked at over 500 medical emergency patients in Belfast, and compared those who arrived at the hospital betwee 5 p.m. Friday evening and 9 a.m. Monday, and those who arrived at other times throughout the week. Complete story http://www.belmarrahealth.com/weekend-hospital-patients-tend-to-be-olde

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: What my means to me. Aretha got it right in 1967, and she still speaks the truth today.nnWhether we've been entrepreneurs for years or are just starting out, we own our businesses for many reasons. And some of those reasons are more important when we cross the over-55 threshold. It's as simple as RESPECT: regard, esteem, solvency, passion, employment, connection and time.nnRegard: Some advertisers are finally portraying us as something other than little old lad

Senior Home Care is the remedy to any apprehensions you may have about moving your loved one into a Rest home. Its appeal is on the rise across the country and there are some key reasons as to why. No Place Like Home. It's not a saying, there is truly no place like home. Leaving your own home for the shared building of a retirement facility is a mammoth change and can cause damage to the health of seniors. With Senior Home Care your loved one will have the opportunity to keep

With each passing year, the aging population feels the strain that growing older brings. While some members of the elderly population will age gracefully, others will be riddled with pain, illness and a laundry list of medications. For those who do not want to spend their golden years hobbling around on mobility aids and popping pills, the time to take control of one's health is now. Here are some useful tips to help make this goal attainable. Exercise and Human Growth Hormon

I mention this quite a bit because it is possibly the single most factor for why people sleepwalk through life and end up at forty or fifty bitter, unfulfilled and trying to relive a long lost youth.nIt's the reason some women end up with boyfriends and husbands who batter them senseless on a regular basis. It's the reason teenagers stab each other and end up in jail wondering how 'having a bit of a laugh' ended up there.nnIt is the curse of 'I dunno'. I ask someone why they

As Spring bursts into being, new things emerge. I always found it hard to understand why January would be the start of a New Year, when April makes so much more sense – in the Northern Hemisphere anyway. Newness in the plant and animal world is all around us and that newness is so often mirrored ...

For many years we have been, quite rightly, acknowledging moms and the balancing act that they have to maintain to do all the things that good moms do. More recently attention has started to focus on the vital role of dads in the healthy and positive upbringing of their children. At last, one ...

It’s a new year and I have an announcement to make. But first, let me wish you all fulfillment, health and serenity in 2007. It has been a delight to hear from you and work with many of you during the past year and I look forward to the road ahead. It has been eleven years (January 1st 1996) ...

I constantly hear people talk about how they would love to let go of their attachments, not so much to things, but to their expectations. “If only I didn’t worry so much about how things will turn out, I’d feel a lot less anxious,” is a common cry. Letting go is easier said than done, ...

Sometimes we don't take the time to really get to know ourselves or consider the direction we are taking - we are far too preoccupied with the demands of everyday life...nnDo you know the answer to the following questions? If not now is the time to step back and check your direction and priorities. What are your long-term goals? What is most important to you in life? What is most important in your relationships? What direction is your career/work life taking?nnIf you are not

Did you know that a healthy person has an average of 60,000–70,000 nerves controlling their legs? Did you also know that number takes a 30% hit by the time you tu 75? It’s true! A study published earlier this month in the journal of Physiology looked at how and why muscle mass wastes away with age. That’s when they made the connection between muscle wasting and the nerves that connect the lumbar region of the spine to the legs. The idea of muscle loss with age has been ackn

Are your little tykes clamouring for a furry friend of their own? It’s a common dilemma faced by parents. On the one hand, who doesn’t love pets? They’re adorable, they’re fun, and they can really transform the home atmosphere. On the other hand, adult concerns can dampen the enthusiasm – there’s the cost, for starters. And what happens to the four-legged family member when you’re away from home? Sometimes, it pays to take your adult hat off and to remember the

rnWe recently had a customer come in who had injured her foot and was given a boot. Her doctor prescribed a scooter to help her get around during her recovery. Unfortunately, the customer was experiencing pain in her “good” leg because she kept hitting her ankle on the wheel of the scooter. The simple solution for us was to adjust the position of the knee pad. Problem solved. If you’ve suffered a recent injury or surgery to your lower leg or ankle, or are experiencing u

In the universal human search for meaning, there are almost as many answers as there are people. This is often organized into our religions, cultures, nations and communities. Victor Frankl, wrote much of his book “Man’s Search for Meaning” while encarcerated in the Nazi concentration camp of ...

Truth, the saying goes, is stranger than fiction, and I am witness to that in my own life and from the thousands of stories that I have heard from people over the last thirty years that I have practiced as a counsellor, a coach and an Emotional Fitness trainer. If you believe that your life is ...

The one consistent thing about Medicare is that it is constantly changing. The changes can be in the benefits coverage you receive with Medicare Part A and Part B, it can be with the rates for Medicare coverage, the deadlines for when you can sign up or switch plans. Finding Medicare coverage that fits perfectly for your lifestyle can be a hassle in itself let alone dealing with the constants changes associated with it. For most situations it is ideal to work with a trusted,

Constantly tired, overweight, and out of shape perfectly described my life just a few short years ago. I was on the same downward spiral that many of you likely face. I knew that I wasn’t living the healthiest life and wanted to get in better shape but I could never stick with a diet or exercise routine. I always found myself going back to my old ways. I needed a foolproof solution, which is exactly what I found. I managed to turn my life around. I dropped the fat, buil

How do we know anybody else? How does anybody else really know who you are? The truth is that we can only ever know what is in our own perception, so that I may see you through my own eyes differently from how someone else might see you. There is another, very important factor in my ...

Absinthe has returned to existence. After being absent for a century, the absinthe drink is back afresh. Like other alcoholic drinks, absinthe as a drink is a much maligned lot. Many of social ills affecting the turn of the century was attributed to absinthe. Absinthe was caught unawares when a ban was thrust on the drink in early 20th century.n Early aspersion attached to the drink nAbsinthe has had some bad reputation sticking to it. It was said to cause a variety of bad ef

A thin wrinkle here or a sagged skin there- your body may be aging. Even if you look older than you really are, it doesn’t mean you have to be like this for the rest of your golden years. Here’s a look at seven common signs of aging and expert professional caregivers advice on how to deal with them. Thinning Hair In men, balding and thinning hair starts in their middle-ages due to stress, diet and hereditary factors. In women, however, hormonal changes due to aging may le

So much of life seems to be a competition. We need to have more or be better than everyone else, or at least those in our immediate circle, and if we’re not there is that feeling of dissatisfaction and insufficiency. So when we are able to see the wonder of who we are and the completeness and ...

There are some beliefs in our world that we trust them blindly. We find them true without researching them, without asking about their origins and without giving them a second thought. Such beliefs are normally known as a myth. Some of these myths now took the shape of taboos. It is true that not all of them are false. Yet the reality is that most of them are just words of mouth nothing else. So we search for the eight myths and truth behind them. 1-Drink 8 Glass of Water: Th

Here’s a question with a lot of mystery to it, because the answer seems so obvious at first. Of course I want to be me; or I am me already, whaddya mean who do I want to be? I have to admit that for years, as a young boy, a teenager, a young and then a middle-aged man I yearned to be like ...

“Emotional Fitness Coaching; what’s that?” That’s a common reaction when I describe what we do at the Centre for Inner Balancing. Another reaction is, “but I don’t think there’s much wrong with me.” Indeed, there’s nothing wrong with any of us, and it’s also true that we could all grow beyond ...

If we did not fully understand the connectedness that we have to each other and to the earth, the effect of the tsunamis on millions of people in eleven countries bordering the Indian Ocean has demonstrated that connectedness. Who has not been touched in some way by this disaster? At a very ...