01/16/2012 4:08 PM By Alexia Elejalde-ruiz Chicago Tribune Original Article Posted Here: http://mobile.philly.com/health/?wss=/philly/health&id=137436328&deliver=iphone&c=y&clmob=y&viewAll=y#more CHICAGO - Peyton "Pete" Dralle wasted little time after he learned doctors could do no more to treat his throat cancer. He took spur-of-the-moment trips, got his affairs in order and, when he finally agreed to care at San Diego Hospice, he documented his life story. Using a technique called dignity therapy, psychologist [...]

Caring for an aging parent who currently lives in their residence is not easy. That is never more true than when the parent has serious health issues that need frequent care. Despite what age a person is, it is not easy to give up self-reliance. That is why it is hard for children to talk to their aging parents about home care services. It [...]

Adult children get busy with their own lives, and many live quite a distance from their aging parents. If you are a "long-distance child," the holiday season may present your only chance to detect changes in your parents' health, their environment and their overall attitude toward life. What should you watch for that could help you decide if you need to suggest to your [...]

If you’re a senior, few things are more important to your health than exercise. The problem? Many seniors find themselves able to do fewer physical activities as they get older. Frustration often ensues, and this can create a vicious circle that leads to even less activity, further senior health problems, and in some cases, immobility. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Seniors [...]

(ARA) - Trekking through the mall on holiday shopping excursions, shoveling out the driveway and playing in the snow with the kids - every winter, your feet log some long, chilly hours. For people with health issues like diabetes, foot health is especially important when the weather turns cold, as the disease can affect your body's circulation even more so during the winter months. [...]

Winter is a time of crisp, cold beauty. It provides a wonderland of excitement when the snow is fresh on the ground and hot chocolate is sipped in the comfort of a warm home. But, the winter time also brings danger for many of our older citizens. They have to contend with cold air, flu, viruses, snow and icy walk ways. If you are [...]