When my dad lost his ability to speak due to progressive expressive aphasia, the whole family went through a period of mourning. Although he was there in person, it felt like the person that we had known and loved for nearly 80 years was gone. … Continue reading
As we age, most of us maintain our cardiovascular health through walking, biking, doing an aerobics class or engaging in another activity that gets our heart pumping and burns calories. But very few older women in San Jose continue or begin a strength training routine, … Continue reading
In the San Jose clinic where I work, we constantly receive questions about common senior aging issues like osteoporosis and bone density loss. Recently, one of the most common queries we received is if the recommendations of resistance training to improve bone density truly are … Continue reading
If you’re a retired San Jose senior, you’ve either played golf or know someone who does regularly, because it’s one of the most popular activities for men and women once they have retired. It’s ideal, because it combines cardiovascular activity with strength training, and allows … Continue reading
Finding the right doctor can play a major role in providing for a senior’s health, while location and ease of accessibility may seem like a major factor in determining which physician to see; many other things come into play which seniors might not think about. … Continue reading
After age 20, our bodies automatically begin packing on the pounds if diet and exercise aren’t used to control the calories that we consume. Since our metabolisms slow down, what previously would have been burned off naturally, can be instead stored as fat and excess … Continue reading
Often seniors struggle with problems in their legs as they get older, and varicose veins are one common problem that can result from poor circulation in the legs. However, seniors often attribute varicose veins to other physical problems, because they might not be able to … Continue reading
Q – I have noticed some signs that my elderly mother is struggling to live independently in her own home. While I have some ideas about home care, I do come from a large family in Saratoga and feel it’s important that I involve my … Continue reading
According to a report by US News and World Report, many common ailments and changes that we naturally affiliate with the aging process, are not in fact normal for everyone and many common aging myths don’t hold as much truth as we like to assume. … Continue reading
Everyone feels stress on occasion, but learning to cope with it using effective strategies is necessary to get over the hurdles. Here are some tried and true techniques, recommended by family caregivers on how they reduce their own stress and that experienced by their elderly … Continue reading
