Diabetes is a disease to be talked about, not feared. Because the more you understand, the easier it is to manage. In the US, 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes and is at risk for Type 2 diabetes, yet nearly 85% don’t know they have it. Learning about diabetes and how to prevent or delay it is the first step toward a longer, healthier life. By living a lifestyle filled with exercise and proper diet, you can have a normal life and do everything you set out to do...

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity and exercise – age, abilities, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter...

Regular physical exercise is an important health consideration in an older adult’s life. Older adults have to take special precautions when it comes to getting exercise. However, the benefits of physical activity at this age may outweigh the possible risks. It’s never too late to start getting more physically active...

The good news is, with advances in fluoridation and dentistry, increasing numbers of older adults are keeping their teeth and the more teeth you have, the longer you live. The staff of Pampering Plus Inc are educated on the importance of oral care for seniors and are proficient in providing these services to our clients that need assistance with oral care...

Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia have physical and psychological effects that can make it difficult for seniors to maintain their independence. If you have a loved one with one of these diseases, it's important to understand the changes that can occur and how to help your loved one...

Whether you keep important documents on paper or strictly adhere to electronic files, very few of the organizational experts talk about which files should be retained and which should be destroyed, or when. Many of us keep documents much longer than needed or toss out things we should be storing. And these documents often contain a lot of personal and financial information that any identity thief would love to steal...

Summer is the season we all look forward to, but summer sun can also get a little sweltering sometimes. For older people who live alone or individuals with special health needs, heat waves can bring special risks. So here are some summer heat safety tips to help protect yourself and your family as you enjoy the summer months...

With loved ones living longer and needing more care, many families struggle with the best way to help an aging relative. While it may be intimidating to consider staying in a home that wasn’t designed for long-term care, there are many options, both temporary as well as permanent, that can help a person remain in the home well past retirement...

High blood pressure can have a huge impact on a person’s life. Last year, more than half a million deaths in the United States had hypertension as a primary or contributing cause. High Blood Pressure Education Month encourages people to look at various lifestyle factors which may be contributing to high blood pressure...