Margalit Tocher
This article goes into the lives of several seniors citizens to explain how and why they decided to go digital—and are loving it! One woman, Judy Bennett, chose to conquer her fear of computers and take classes [...]
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Margalit Tocher A few days ago I was online and came across a great resource called Parentgiving.com. This site has a lot of really helpful information on caring for aging parents with hundreds of articles, experts on demand and an online store with thousands of the most demanded home care products and medical supplies. One of [...] Being a caregiver for a family member or loved one requires a lot of patience, a lot of time, and a lot of understanding. More often than not, designated caregivers become very busy taking care of others and forget about themselves, resulting in frustration, stress, and anxiety: also called “Caregiver Burnout.” Caregiver Burnout is when a [...] A new study was recently released showing a positive correlation between levels of vitamin D and elderly vitality and energy. Dr. Denise Houston and her team from the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest Univeristy studied groups of seniors in hopes of improving body composition, long-term health conditions, and mobility in older adults. The scientists examined [...] Remember the once idle days of your youth, where you had all the time in the world and could remember everything? (Even those things your parents didn’t want you to!) Well chances are, those days are long gone. Most of you Chicago North Shore readers, now adults, probably feel like there is never enough time. [...] On the heels of our recent article regarding testing for Alzheimer’s and dementia, comes news that memory problems may be more serious than previously thought. Evidence today shows that many memory problems which may have once been dismissed as just being “normal aging” may be early signs of Alzheimer’s. The subjective memory impairment or mild [...] On average, about one in every six adults experiences depression at some point in his or her life. The good news is that depression can be treated to give you a better quality of life. However, finding the right treatment that fits your needs can be sometimes tricky. The most common treatments are antidepressant drugs, counseling [...] |
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