Since ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum, is never medically cured, certain lifestyle behaviors can help you manage symptoms and better cope with your condition. In addition
Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely equal one (larger) load? The same goes for chewing
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in case their diet is
Hearing aids might not be a welcome addition to your routine, but there are simple ways to ease the adjustment.Glasses have become such a fashion statement that some people without vision problems don them merely
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but
Growing older contributes to a number of other eye changes that need to be monitored. These four are most common ones. Cataract. This clouding of the lens usually develops slowly over many years. You may not
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month is a time when caregivers are recognized for the tireless work they do. It’s dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for family caregivers. We can
Trends are changing when it comes to the demographics of people serving as caregivers for their loved ones, but so is the availability of support resources. A new study from the National Alliance for Caregiving
I was involved in an unfortunate situation to see a loved one have her nest egg taken by someone she thought was a trustworthy caregiver. For the sake of anonymity, I’ll call the elder
My household needed a makeover after my Hānai Mom became a “fall risk.” As a result of overexerting and not asking for help, Mom fell a few times before I stepped in as her
