StopGettingSick TeamTips for the *normal-hearing* when talking to the *hard-of-hearing* (hoh). The holiday season is coming round again and there will be many gatherings of families and friends. Those who come together will include...
Sound Advice on Hearing Aids
If you suffer If you suffer from a hearing impairment like 21 million other Americans, you may consider buying a hearing aid. Before you do, determine whether a hearing aid will work for you and what to look for when...
High Blood Pressure
You may be surprised if your doctor says you have high blood pressure (HBP) because it does not cause symptoms and you can have it even though you feel fine. But HBP is a serious condition that can lead to stroke, heart...
Early Alzheimers Disease
Terms You Need to Know Dementia is a medical condition that interferes with the way the brain works. Symptoms include anxiety, paranoia, personality changes, lack of initiative, and difficulty acquiring new skills...
Arthritis Advice
Half of all people age 65 and older have arthritis. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis and many different symptoms and treatments. We do not know what causes most forms of arthritis. Some forms are better...
Accidental Hypothermia
Introduction Cold weather can be risky for anyone, but especially for older people. Almost everyone is familiar with winter hazards such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing difficulties triggered by cold air...
Shots To Prevent Diseases
Adults need shots to prevent serious diseases. You should ask your doctor or other health care provider which shots are right for you. Influenza (flu) shots Everyone over age 65 needs this every year. You may need flu...
Sexuality in Later Life
Most older people want and are able to enjoy an active, satisfying sex life. Regular sexual activity helps maintain sexual ability. However, over time everyone may notice a slowing of response. This is part of the...
Regular Checkups and Care
Teeth and Gums Visit your dentist once or twice a year for checkups. Brush after meals with a toothbrush that has soft or medium bristles. Use toothpaste with fluoride. Use dental floss every day. Eat fewer sweets...
Growing Older, Eating Better
When Bernadette Harkins, 89, of Rockville, Md., could no longer feed herself properly, she moved to an assisted-living residence. Today, she can enjoy three meals a day served to her and about 30 other people in their...
Exercise: Feeling Fit For Life
Adults young and old can help put an end to a major public health enemy: lack of physical activity. The crime: adding to disease and disability. Here are the facts: Exercise can help older people feel better and enjoy...
Anti aging oil
When used as a part of an anti-aging oil recipe, essential oils not only smell nice (who doesn’t love vanilla or lavender?), they also work simultaneously to diminish the appearance of those stubborn wrinkles and...
How to Give Medicine to Children
“Open wide … here comes the choo-choo.” When it comes to giving children medicine, a little imagination never hurts. But what’s more important is vigilance: giving the medicine at the right time...
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting
Although the responsibility for a child’s oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Knowing a few basic oral...
Asthma in the Child Care Setting
Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder and is the most common chronic health problem among children. Children with asthma have attacks of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be very serious. These...
Helping Your Overweight Child
In the United States at least one child in five is overweight and the number of overweight children continues to grow. Over the last 2 decades, this number has increased by more than 50 percent, and the number of...
Simple Ways to Protect Your Kids from Poisons
Post the number. Get the phone number for your poison control center, and post it in a place where family members can find it in an emergency. Tape it to the telephone, post it on the refrigerator, or tack it to the...
Your Childs Mental Health
A variety of signs may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. Some of them are listed below. If your child has experienced any of the WARNING SIGNS below, or if the symptoms are severe, seek...
