Arthritis Exercises for Seniors
If you are one of the millions of seniors who suffer from arthritis pain, you know all too well that arthritis pain makes movement painful. You have all heard the phrases “move or rot” and “move it or lose it.” But that advice is easier said than done when it comes to living with arthritis pain. […]
What Are Some Fun Activities for Seniors?
Life doesn’t end after sixty – and you know that better than most! Seniors are often among the most active members of their communities. They are vital members of political organizations, leisure activity groups, churches, charity organizations, and other social groups. Seniors are valuable members of their communities and bring a great deal of experience […]
How Do People Live with Chronic Pain and Fatigue?
Having enough energy to move forward can be tough when you’re dealing with chronic pain and fatigue. You likely spend most of your time just trying to get through your day, and without the energy left to do anything else, you may be frustrated as you try to plan for the future. Understanding how to cope […]
How to Get Low-Cost Dental Care for Seniors
Often when we think of dental care, the first word that comes to mind is: expensive! Dental care is so important for everyone, but that is especially true for seniors. It can be frustrating that basic dental services that we all need are not naturally covered under most insurance plans. If you were to pay […]
What Senior Dental Services Are Covered by Medicare?
For seniors, routine dental care is essential to overall health and wellbeing. Many health problems can be diagnosed early on by your dentist, which prevents unnecessary health risks and illnesses. As we age, issues like cavities, tooth loss, and gum disease can become more serious and have a bigger impact on our daily lives, affecting our abilities to […]
Elderly Dental Care: 10 Tips
Taking excellent care of your teeth and gums is important throughout your life. When we are young, we develop healthy habits of daily brushing and flossing to avoid cavities and keep our teeth white and healthy. As we age, taking care of our teeth remains an essential part of our everyday health and hygiene routine. […]
What to Know When Switching Dentist Offices
Many of us have been seeing the same dental provider for many years! That’s why switching dentist offices can seem a little complicated. Many people have a lot of questions when it comes to making a change. How do I switch my dental office? Will there be a lot of paperwork? Will it be expensive to change to […]
Can Seniors Whiten Their Teeth?
Many of the teeth-whitening advertisements we see in magazines and on TV highlight glamorous young people laughing and smiling. It is no wonder we are left confused about who can and who can not whiten their teeth. The fact is, whitening aging yellow teeth can be beneficial for many people when done responsibly and correctly. […]
What Causes Tooth Loss in Seniors?
The idea of losing our teeth as a result of the natural aging process can be distressing for many people. After a lifetime of routine dental checkups, regular brushing, and flossing and all-around oral hygiene maintenance, tooth loss can be a bit of an upsetting surprise for many. For seniors, tooth loss is a natural occurrence […]
How Seniors Can Prevent Periodontal Disease
As we age, many of us are concerned about our oral health as much as we are any other part of our health. Some elderly dental problems include periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is also known as gum disease. This disease is common and affects just under 20 percent of all seniors age 65 and older. Gum disease […]
Dentures vs. Implants: Pros and Cons for Seniors
Many of us will deal with the reality of age-related tooth loss sooner or later. For seniors, as many as 70 percent of us will be dealing with tooth loss at the time of this article. It’s a common, but unwelcome, part of aging. Seniors who are losing their teeth have a choice: dentures vs. implants. Dental […]
What Are Care Management Services?
If you or someone you love is living with a chronic illness, you understand the difficulties that arise in everyday life, as well as overall quality and enjoyment of life. Healthcare, even for people in perfect health, can be difficult to manage alone. Missing medications, running out to the pharmacy and waiting in line, having to find […]