Fiber increases longevity

Increase the intake of fiber can increase the longevity, according to a group of scientists, who conducted a large government study in the United States.The investigation determined a link between...

10 tips for living with post-polio syndrome

The Mexican Organization for the Knowledge of the Late Effects of Polio (OMCETPAC) recommends a series of Practical tips to facilitate the life and integration of people who already suffer or who may...

5 tips to care for the elderly

This August 28 is celebrated in Mexico grandfather's day, who is a fundamental part in our lives. According to Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), between 30 and 50% of people over 65 years of...

5 tips against osteoarthritis

The risk of contracting osteoarthritis occurs more frequently in older adults; However, young people and athletes, more and more, suffer from it.According to specialist in rehabilitation medicine and...

5 tips to live with your granddaughters and grandchildren

 The bond that exists between grandmothers, grandparents and their grandchildren and grandchildren is very special. For this reason, it is very important that you have the patience to live with them,...

7 home remedies to fight aging

Aging is a normal fact of life, but if you want to stay young despite age, here are 7 natural components that help keep the body healthy.The carrots They are rich in beta-carotene. Studies show that...

57 million older adults in Latin America and the Caribbean

In Latin America and the Caribbean, older people add up around 57 million, 10% of the total population. In the span of four decades, its number will have more than tripled, reaching 186 million,...

7 tips to care for a bladder catheter

The bladder probes or urinary are used to drain the bladder and a doctor can recommend its use in case of urinary incontinence (escape or inability to control the to pee), urinary retention (be...

8 tips for moving to a retirement home

Your elderly relatives are among the most important people in your life. When the time comes and they have to be moved to a retirement home, or if they live with you, remember to take special...

5 recommendations for choosing a diaper for seniors

The health and hygiene of the elderly is of vital importance, so we give you five recommendations for you to learn how to choose the diaper for the elderly. Find out the details.1.- Check the waist...

Older adults will work in 2010 Census

As older adults are an active and important part of society, the federal government included them as part of the work for the 2010 Census that will take place from May 31 to June 25, 2010. Directors...

Older adults prone to drink more

In recent years there has been a 163% increase in hospital admissions related to the alcohol in older adults 65 years old, more than in any other social segment in London, according to the NHS...

Love after 65 years

The ability to love and the ability to be loved are the two basic conditions of quality of life of the Elderly.The statistics are very clear, and states that the woman Widowed more often than the...

Goodbye to the denture

There are people who still think that losing teeth It is a natural stage of aging. This is a big lie. The care oral hygiene In older people it is, in fact, more delicate than in any other phase of...

Low temperatures affect older people more

According to research from the National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris (INSERM), although winter temperatures increase the blood pressure of the entire population, in the case of...

A simple fall can change your life

Over the years, the reflexes no longer work as before. A long series of changes in vision, hearing, muscle strength and coordination are occurring. The balance can also be affected and cause falls....

Diaper change and incontinence clothes

There are transient or permanent diseases that force many adults to remain prostrate in bed for a long time or, perhaps, for the rest of his days. Whether due to a neurological condition (such as...

Keys to improve the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren

The grandparents are today the people in charge of taking care of the grandchildren, because the parents of family they must go out to work.According to the "Guide on the influence of grandparents...

How to prevent heart attacks

Changes in the strict diet and Lifestyle they can not prevent myocardial infarction directly, but they can revert the blockage of the arteries, according to a study that showed that a vegetarian...

How to find an institution for seniors

If you want to take care of some older family, it is essential to understand that this is a job full time and that sometimes you will not have the time to carry it out and more if it is an activity...