If you know a senior who not only has diabetes but has begun showing signs of dementia for which they’re receiving antipsychotics, you may want to watch for signs of uncontrolled blood sugar levels. This seems to be an issue with the antipsychotic medications.
Researchers studied almost 14,000 seniors with diabetes who were prescribed antipsychotic medications to help manage their dementia symptoms. The patients were followed by the researchers for two years and the study results were published in the most recent issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine .
What the researchers found was that 11% of the group ended …read more

Seniors who need canes or walkers are best served if those walking aids are fit properly by physical therapists. Physical therapists are medical professionals who “help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.” (United States Department of Labor).
A study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that 47,000 senior …read more

Jodi Seidler, Creator of MakingLemonade.com -The Single Parent Network creates new Baby Boomer community online. Babyboomerville.com is the home for the new definition of boomer – where grey is the new blonde, and people don’t ‘age’ – they thrive. Full Article on PRWeb
Having had a mother who met my stepfather of 7 years on a website for the more “mature” audience, I am a fan of websites that cater to the new blondes. Seniors and boomers don’t have to retire to Florida and play BINGO and Shuffleboard everyday anymore!
Great site! Check it out! Sign your parent …read more

Author of “Finding Love After 50: How to Begin. Where to Go. What to Do,” “Middle Aged and Dating Again” and the forthcoming “Finding Love After 60,” due out next year – and dating columnist Tom Blake offers advice to seniors on getting out there and becoming active in the seniors single scene.
Many of the tips Blake provides could pertain to any generation, especially when the single has children.
Blake, who receives 100 e-mails a week on his column and national newsletter, says a lot of feedback is from older women who feel disenchanted about dating in their golden years.
“It’s very …read more