Elderly Problems

Navigate the complexities of elderly challenges with informed insights. Explore solutions and support for addressing issues affecting seniors’ well-being, health, and quality of life.

Pole Dancing for the Baby Boomer Generation

 Dancing is an self-expressive art form, and pole dancing, similar to other dance styles, is a combination of self-expression as well as a performance art. For those who have been living under a rock, pole dancing can be characterized as a synergy of sensual dancing and gymnastic skills displayed by...

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Pork Roast with a Walnut-Parmesan Crust

 Ingredients: 3/4 cup walnut halves2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 medium onion, minced1/4 cup toasted fine bread crumbs2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley2 teaspoons finely chopped sage1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheeseSalt and freshly ground pepper3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast, butterflied1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oilWater1/4 cup dry red wine1/2 cup chicken stock...

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Poor Eyesight: Elderly Problems

 Common eyesight elderly problem issues are glaucoma and cataracts. While poor eyesight is not just an elderly problem, the incidence of these particular diseases does tend to increase as we age. Glaucoma is caused by damage to the optic nerve and can lead to blindness. A cataract is a clouding that occurs...

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 Positive thinking to keep a boomer’s heart healthy

.Heart attack is one of most dangerous serial killers in the world and women are more prone to becoming its victims. We all know that this killer prefers attacking those with an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle. But did you know that negative thinking also makes you more vulnerable to heart...

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Positive affirmations to help boomers lose weight

 I don’t think I’ll ever be able to lose weight!”“How I wish I could look like her/him!”“Why do I have such an ugly body?”“I have no willpower…I can’t control myself around food”Does this sound like you? If yes, then you probably came here looking for a way to lose weight....

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Positive affirmations for boomers to cure chronic sore throat

 Sometimes our own thinking pattern causes our health problems. A chronic throat infection is one of the many problems that can be packaged due to negative thought patterns. Our bodies and minds communicate in a symbolic language. To understand this language, we need to first become aware of the symbolism...

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Post 9/11 Trauma: Speech to Rotary Club 11/01

 Dr. Karen’s Speech To Rotary Club 11/01Hi. Thanks for inviting me. I know that we’re all anxious about what happened on 9/11 and I am hoping today’s discussion will allay some of the fears by talking about the Psychological Reactions to Trauma, known as PTSD, or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, that...

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Psychological Article Explaining Online Optical Illusions

 To a very great extent, our visual sense is not “objective” in that there is not a perfect one to one ratio between what we see and how we make sense of what we see. In fact, oftentimes our brain interprets what our eyes perceive based not solely on the visual stimuli...

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Psychological Article: Easter Candies and Gifts

 Easter, symbolizing regeneration and rebirth, is one of the most joyous celebrations of the year. Many of us baby boomers have fun plans to visit friends and family after spiritual celebrations; and tulips, daffodils, Easter eggs and gifts are definitely an important part of Easter festivities. Mini muffins, brownie bars, cookies and...

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Psychological Articles : How to Quit Gambling

Addictions are by nature difficult to handle, and gambling addictions are no exception. Psychological articles tell us that unlike smoking or drinking there is no physical gambling need but a highly addictive psychological one. As a result, gambling taken to an extreme can cost an addict his peace of mind,...

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