Supplements Now Not Good??

@Nicholas Eveleigh, Getty Images A new study suggests that multivitamins and some other supplements actually increase the odds of mortality. Lead author Jaakko Mursu, Ph.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the University of Eastern Finland collected data on almost 39,000 women with an average age of 62 over 19 years. They...

read more

Seven Senior Health Tips For The Holidays

The following is a guest post from Erin Palmer. For seniors, the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, cooking, baking and get-togethers can be loads of fun and a nice break from the typical routine. Unfortunately, holiday activities can also cause an increase in stress levels – which can compromise...

read more

Discharge From Hospital to Skilled Nursing Can Have Long-Term Consequences

@Photodisc, Getty Images A national study has shown that being hospitalized for a stroke or hip fracture can lead to long-term institutionalization in a nursing home. Direct discharge to a skilled nursing facility put patients at “extremely high risk” of needing long-term nursing home care. Researchers at the University of...

read more

Being Your Own Patient Advocate

@Comstoc, Getty Images Joe and Teresa Graedon’s book “Top Screwups Doctors Make and How to Avoid Them” is an acknowledgment that serious mistakes are made at every hospital in America on a daily basis. Its genesis started with their own nightmare involving Joe’s mother’s care in an NC hospital.The Graedon’s...

read more

NCOA Offers Money Tips for Seniors

@ James Worrel, Getty Images The National Council on Aging offers these money tips for seniors. Not bad for you and me either!Current Expenses Compile all of your current obligations.ξ Examine if you have the most cost-effective plan for you and/or if all plans are still relevant. Consult with a...

read more