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.  

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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.

 

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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....!!!!!!.

 

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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.

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You Can't Outfox this Lady Driver

 

     An older lady gets pulled over for speeding...

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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. 

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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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?

Give a SeniorS-SuperStoreS.com Gift Certificate. 

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Reward Points

Make your holiday shopping and continued visits more rewarding at SeniorS-SuperStoreS.com with our Reward Points program!

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See our Thanksgiving greeting and other messages to our friends Newsletter dated Nov 19. 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!

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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.

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13 Things NOT to say to police officers when you get pulled over

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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.

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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.   

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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.....

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Tool to Help you Plan your Retirement

   Do you know where and how you want to live when you retire? Planning the long-awaited and much-anticipated exit from the working class comes with more work than just packing up your work and household stuff and heading out....

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The 4th Sunday in October

   October has a little-known celebration day in the US on the 4th Sunday. This year it falls on the 25th. Can anyone guess what / who will be celebrated that day?

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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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Solve These Computer Problems

     You won't find these solutions in your copy of 'Computers for Dummies.'

     Anyone among you who believes you are technologically challenged, take heart, You "ain't seen nuthin'" yet.  

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25 Estate Planning Checklist Points

     One of the greatest gifts you can leave your survivors is an organized estate. The time you spend now will help your loved ones to cope later, and also will ensure your wishes will be carried out.

     Here is a simplified check list to help you get started on organizing your estate.

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10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Older Adults and Oral Health

      Mature adults possess specific oral health needs that differ from those of younger generations and dentistry is working to meet the needs of this growing population. 

      This burgeoning population group is wearing fewer dentures and keeping natural teeth longer. They also require special consideration because reduced arm and hand dexterity may make daily oral hygiene difficult. Sometimes the lack of awareness about available treatment and techniques leads older patients to make false assumptions about their dental health.

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Eye Care Service for Senior Citizens

By age 65, one in three Americans has some form of vision-limiting disease. Unfortunately, many believe poor vision is a natural part of the aging process. 

The reality is frightening, but there is a charitable organization called EyeCare America that connects the senior community with the eye care they need.

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Insightful Look at a Full Life

     A professor stood before his Philosophy 101 class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

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No Nursing Home for Us - - we've found a better way!

     That's right...We're checking into the Holiday Inn! Here's why....

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Pink month for a very special reason!

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). But millions of women are surviving the disease thanks in part to early detection and improvements in treatment.

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Seniors and Hearing Loss

More than 28 million (3 in 10) senior Americans have a hearing loss that can be treated. In adults, hearing loss can create communication problems at work or at home, or cause social isolation in retirement. 

You may have a hearing loss if you.......

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What Did We Do Without Spellcheckers On Our Computers?

This is difficult to read unless you pronounce the words aloud or in your mind. But, all of the words are actually spelled correctly........

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