Friday, March 25, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 8 - Living Each Day
While the subject matter of this series is the process of dealing with cancer, the principles contained here can be used for many kinds of serious and life-threatening health problems. This perspective is most appropriate for this installment.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 7 - The Cancer Patient and the Outside World
This is installment 7 of a 9 part series dealing with the dreaded cancer diagnosis.
Cancer (or for that matter, any catastrophic medical diagnosis) is a blow to every family it touches. How it is handled is determined to a great extent by how the individual and his / her sphere of friends has functioned as a unit in the past.
Some friends will deal well with your illness and provide gratifying support. Some will be unable to cope with the possibility of death and will disappear from your life. Most will want to help but may be uncomfortable and unsure of how to go about it. You can help your friends support you:
Ask yourself, "Have friends deserted me or have I withdrawn from them?"
Friday, February 26, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 6 - Cancer and Self-Image
Installment 6 of this 9 part series dealing with the dreaded cancer diagnosis discusses the effects of the disease on the patient's self-image and feelings of self-esteem.
Cancer treatment can extend over weeks or months; side effects may come and go. Side effects can make you feel rotten, even make you think the cancer has returned.
If you cannot seem to regain good feelings about yourself, seek professional counseling or therapy. If your relationship is endangered by the stress of cancer, get professional help. You need each other at this time.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 5 - The Health Care Team
Installment 5 of this 9 part series dealing with cancer discusses the various components of the health care team in place to provide care and support for the cancer patient and his / her family. We researched the resources at the National Institute of Health to uncover how individuals and families respond to living with the diagnosis, treatment, and the possibility of the ultimate end. They complement each point with their advice - not from the clinical perspective but with practical suggestions. Each person and case are different, so hopefully this lengthy discussion will benefit you and / or your loved ones.
Your health care team are there to help you, so utilize them. Physicians or nurses are good sources of answers to medical questions. It's helpful to write down on a sheet of paper all questions you have about cancer, its treatment, any side effects from it, or any limitations treatment may place on your activities. (Incidentally, there may be surprisingly few limitations other than those caused by changes in physical capability.) Other members of your treatment team, such as physical therapists, nutritionists, or radiation therapists, can explain the "whys" of these aspects of your therapy.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 4 - Cancer and the Family Unit
This is part 4 of a 9 part series dealing with the dreaded cancer diagnosis. We researched the resources at the National Institute of Health to uncover how individuals and families respond to living with the diagnosis, treatment, and the possibility of the ultimate end. They follow each point with their advice - not from the clinical perspective but with practical suggestions. Each person and case are different, so hopefully this lengthy discussion will benefit you and / or your loved ones.
While the subject matter of this series may be viewed as morbid, that is not our intention. Rather, the purpose of all SeniorS-SuperStoreS.com resources is to provide insight into the many issues that our visitors probably will face at some time in their lives. If you can't handle the cancer subject matter, then substitute other serious illnesses that we as humans will likely endure.
Cancer is a blow to every family it touches. How it is handled is determined to a great extent by how the family has functioned as a unit in the past.
Coping with Cancer, Part 3 - Emotional Timetables
This is the 3rd of a 9 part series researched by the National Institutes of Health dealing with responses to the dreaded cancer diagnosis.
None of us operate on the same emotional timetable. One of the family might feel the need to talk about the cancer before the others come to grips with it. Each of us has to decide when we are ready to talk; none should feel forced to do so.
It is important to let the person who has cancer call the signals for when it's time to talk. But, it is always helpful to look for clues to determine when might be a good time to discuss the cancer and how to live with it.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Coping with Cancer, Part 2 - Should You Tell?
Who and when do you share the news of your illness? The diagnosis of cancer hits most of us with a wave of shock, of fright, of denial. Each person needs a different amount of time to pull himself or herself together and to deal with the reality of cancer. Only you really know your emotional timetable. Think about sharing at a time when you are ready to do so.
Usually, family and close friends learn sooner or later that you have cancer. Most people with cancer have found the best choice is to share the diagnosis and to give those closest to them the opportunity to offer their support. They have found it easier, in the long run, to confide their fears and hopes rather than trying to hide them. Of course, you must comfortably time your words in telling family and friends that you have cancer.
Friday, February 5, 2016
Coping with Cancer - Support for Seniors and Others with Cancer Part 1
Reference Source: http://www.nih.gov/
This is the first of a 9 part series dealing with the dreaded cancer diagnosis. We researched the resources at the National Institute of Health to uncover how individuals and families respond to living with the diagnosis, treatment, and the possibility of the ultimate end. They follow each point with their advice - not from the clinical perspective but with practical suggestions. Each person and case are different, so hopefully this lengthy discussion will benefit you and / or your loved ones.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Coping with Arthritis
The word "arthritis" makes many people think of painful, stiff joints. But, there are many kinds of arthritis, each with different symptoms and treatments. This resource discusses the differences between them and suggestions about how to treat them - as recommended by the National Institute of Health.
Monday, December 28, 2015
Happy 2016 | Compression Hosiery | Reward Points
For good or bad / better or worse, 2015 is almost history!
Going into the New Year, we wish you and yours health, happiness and good fortune for 2016 - and beyond....!!!!!!.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Answers to The Christmas Music Quiz
Our Resources Blog of Dec. 9, 2015 posed our popular Christmas Music Quiz. If you missed the quiz, you can follow this link to it.
How many of you got all of them correct? Did you share the quiz with your friends to see how they did, or did you call on anyone for help?
Now, here are the answers; see how you did.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
A Guide to Medicines, Alcohol and Aging
A resource warns about the dangers of the elderly misusing alcohol, prescription drugs, tobacco and over-the-counter drugs; the signs of misuse and steps that older adults can take to prevent problems.
Read more....
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
The Christmas Music Quiz
As we celebrate this Christmas season, it seems we hear songs of the season everywhere we go. But can we identify those familiar songs by some of their unfamiliar titles?
Take this quiz and see how you do.
Read more....
Monday, December 7, 2015
NOT the Way to Lose Weight During the Holidays
A young lady was feeling overweight due to the amount of holiday food she had consumed, so her doctor put her on a diet.
Read more....
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Relieve Holiday Stress
While the holiday season is prime time for family, fun and excitement, this special time of year also brings increased activity, added financial pressure, colder temperatures and more headaches.
This is especially true in the older population as they adjust to family being scattered, having lost loved ones and friends, and age creep taking over.
All of these factors contribute to increased strain on our bodies and minds. During this hectic season, we need to take some time out to do something good for ourselves. Exercise is the most practical thing to help relieve tension and enjoy the season a little more.
Monday, November 30, 2015
SeniorS-SuperStoreS.com Gift Certificate
Don't know what to get that favoirite person in your life? Afraid to pick a size or color that he/she would like? Or, are you running out of time and need to shop in a rush?
Reward Points
Make your holiday shopping and continued visits more rewarding at SeniorS-SuperStoreS.com with our Reward Points program!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Dave Barry’s Colonoscopy Journal
Anyone who has experienced a colonoscopy will certainly appreciate it. If you’ve never had one, you’ll see what you have in store…..And, no one can tell this story like the master himself.
So, take a few minutes from your stressful day and unwind while reading Dave's notes!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
9 Tips to Keep your Online Identity Safe
Just a few short years ago, who would have imagined the risks our financial and health records would face through no fault of our own? Who would have thought that the state of Sough Carolina and huge companies such as Target, Home Depot, Chase, and Anthem Health could be hacked and expose us?
It has been estimated that 60% to 70% of Americans' identities have been exposed to some degree! So, you can probably count on being in that majority, especially if you spend any time on the internet. Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Are Discarded Cans and Bottles our Legacy for Future Generations?
Here at SeniorS SuperStoreS, we recycle everything that we can. This may not add profits to our bottom line, but we can sleep better at night knowing that we are doing our part to protect our environment. We urge you to join in the effort.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Smoke Detector Maintenance
We are constantly reminded to change the batteries in our smoke detectors whenever we face a semi-annual time change here in the US. In 2015, we switch back from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time the first Sunday in November, so here's your reminder - plus a little extra.
A Doilie a Day
Some humor about the Doilie a Day Marriage is good for our health.......
Once there was a man and woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that the lady had a shoe box in the top of her closet.....
Friday, October 23, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
The 4th Sunday in October
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Exercise and the Heart
Many aging adults complain that they exercise regularly and watch their diet yet they don't lose any weight. Some even say they seem to gain. Often readers believe that it is their age that makes it impossible to lose and get back into shape. If this sound like you, there are heart rate zone calculations and heart rate monitors to help you.
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