Many people think that blood pressure monitors are expensive and only used by hospitals and clinics. That isn’t the case in reality. In fact, blood pressure monitors can be easily purchased at pharmacies and stores. There are also many choices that you can buy online, with prices that vary greatly. Here is are three blood …
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Sundowning: What is it?
What is sundowning? Sundowning, also known as Sundowner’s Syndrome, refers to a state of confusion, anxiety, and agitation commonly experienced by people with dementia, starting during late afternoon and spamming later into the night. This is during the later parts of the day, when the sun is setting, hence the name. Is it dangerous? Sundowning …
How to find the perfect walking stick for seniors
As you get older, you may face some health issues. Your muscles may not be as strong or healthy as they once were, and your bones may even suffer from osteoporosis. Walking or even moving around may be more difficult for you. To counter this, you may need to use a walking stick. Walking sticks …
What happens if you get cancer? A QnA Session
What happens if you or a loved one gets cancer, how do you deal with it? Cancer is a problem that many people suffer from. Many don’t know how to react or properly deal with it if they get diagnosed. Speakers Eugene Seah and Kelly Choo answer these questions. Eugene is a financial accountant and …
Dangers of falling to seniors
As touched on in my previous post, as you grow older, your body may get weaker. Your mobility may decline as you get older, thus making you more prone to falling. Yes, falling, in the most literal sense of the word. As in, tripping and falling and hitting the ground. While this may seem harmless, …
How to detox to improve your health
If you think that detoxing the body is unnecessary because your liver does all the work, you’re wrong. Indeed, while the liver serves to naturally rid your body of harmful toxins, there’s only so much it can do. We consume harmful pollutants every day in the food we eat and the beverages we consume as …
How often you should exercise: A guide for seniors
You may have heard or come across the notion that it’s not optimal to exercise when you are old as it may do more harm than good — this is not entirely true. In fact, just about everyone benefits from exercise, if you’re not on the severely disabled side, of course. It doesn’t matter how …