Virginia brought her mother, Ida, into our store recently to find a new walker that would “fit” better. As it turns out, Ida had the correct size walker, but she was not using it correctly. Our staff gave her instructions, had her practice the instructions, and sent her happily on her way.

Here is how to use a 4-Wheeled Walker:

Nurses are notoriously overworked. Scrubs Magazine will help you get around an overbearing manager, angry coworkers, and problematic patients so you can get the rest and relaxation you deserve. If you follow these practical dos and don’ts, you’ll find yourself out the door before you know it!

There are many options for senior living, and it can be confusing to know which choice is best for you or a loved one.

It used to be that senior family members either had family come to their home to care for them, they went to live with a child in their home, or they went to a nursing home. Nursing homes still carry somewhat of a stigma, although they have come a long way and no longer warrant that negative connotation.

People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many seniors live active and healthy lives. But there’s no getting around one thing: as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age.

In North America, it is estimated that 50-60 percent of the population is affected by winter depression. This means about half of the people you know are depressed in the wintertime! Winter depression is also called Seasonal Affective Disorder and symptoms include mild depression, lack of motivation and low energy.

This is an actual job application that a 75 year old senior citizen submitted to Walmart in Arkansas. They hired him!!!

NAME: Jack Buckley (Grumpy ***)

SEX: Not lately, but I am looking for the right woman (or at least one who will cooperate)

DESIRED POSITION: Company’s President or Vice President. But seriously, whatever’s available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn’t be applying here in the first place ?

The current population of elderly American’s grew up in an age when depression was not understood to be a biological disorder and medical illness. They worry they will be labeled “crazy” or that being depressed is seen as a weakness of their character. They think someone can “just get over it” or just “snap out of it”.

Depression is not a passing mood and recognizing depression in the elderly is not always easy.

“I’ll have a cola”. The most popular dark soda in my house has 23 flavors and is a Doctor. I even like the diet version, especially served cold in a full glass of ice!

I haven’t blogged since last week because I had to rush my grandmother to the emergency room unexpectedly. Grandma is “just fine” now, according to her, and we are still not sure what exactly happened. We hope to know more this week. She is still not up to par and something obviously isnt working right.

But I want to convey the process we experienced. Its alarming to me that as a nation, we all focus on quantity of healthcare, instead of quality. Care for the masses no matter what. Fund it, limit the heck out of it and then give it to everyone. That is the best solution.

In a study that included about 200 adults over the age of 65, it appears that “older adults that use computers seem to report fewer depressive symptoms, regardless of how many hours they use the computer,” write the researchers. These adults were randomly drawn from three different zip codes in lower Manhattan and filled questionnaires about computer use, mental health, and tasks of daily living.