Elder Living Resources (02)

Holistic Aging for Senior Citizens
Living Over Aging is dedicated to the concept that a person’s whole body, mind and spirit play into overall health. The site features information on senior inspiration, holistic aging, chat rooms and more. The Elder Journal features information on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. A calendar of events is included with events for creative seniors. More and more healing arts like acupuncture, aromatherapy, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, Reiki, massage therapy and hypnotherapy are being utilized as complementary methods alongside conventional methods for many older adults.

Chiropractor Care Can be a Family Affair
Chiropractors treat patients of all ages, and health care consumers who are looking for information about chiropractic for all members of the family can check out the information posted on this site. Make a point of clicking through to find the links to general information about chiropractic care, including what it is and who can benefit from treatments. Frequently Asked Questions are posted here, along with a link to a page with information for children.

News Alerts: Senior Health
Stay updated on the latest in health from this website for radio station WLOX for South Mississippi. You'll get up-to-date stores on such wide-ranging health topics of interest to seniors, such as spinal surgery, hearing loss, enlarged prostates, back pain, aging, ear health, heart disease, hyperthermia, osteoporosis, tetanus, Alzheimer’s disease, hip replacement, CT scans, arthritis, cancer, antioxidants, senior nutrition, and much more. Click on a headline and learn about that topic from trusted sources. Seniors and caregivers can use this site to learn about various health-related conditions—from how to cope with them to how to treat them. You can also learn how to check your cholesterol, manage your sleep and make sure you’re getting enough protein.

If you need a West Los Angeles chiropractor, see Cooper Chiropractic Wellness Center in West LA, on the corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & Bundy Drive.

Choosing Elder Housing and Residential Care
Many seniors remain in their houses past the age of 65. In fact, many elderly housing options today are independent. There are nursing homes and other facilities, such as Alzheimer’s disease facilities, that can help elders get the care they need. Independent living, assisted living and nursing home care are the three basic types of senior housing. This site gives you basic information about housing options and clearly explains why the topic of elder housing can be hard to understand, how to choose a housing option for you, what the challenges of aging are, and what types of activities are included in many housing options.

Apples for Health: Senior Features
Seniors are living longer and healthier lives because of their increased awareness of health and medical issues. This website offers information for elders to keep them healthy and help them improve the quality and longevity of life. Topics include elder relationships, cancer, restoring the fountain of youth, senior fitness, sex and aging, pharmacy interactions, arthritis and more. There are plenty of links on this site, which is updated weekly, to give you more information on senior health news and resources. The rest of the site has very useful information on alternative medicine for elders, organ donation, healthy eating, exercise, nutrition and more.