Don’t Believe the Old Adage – Bladder Leakage Isn’t Normal at Any Age
You are not alone; tens of millions of Americans experience leakage of urine from the bladder or the bowels. It’s a condition that causes frustration and embarrassment, and it can be both unhygienic and even dangerous…
Read MoreCan We Look at Assisted Living as an Aging in Place Option
The concept of “aging in place” has become popular over the years as lifespans have lengthened. Aging in place usually means living with a fair degree of independence in the community rather than in a residential facility….
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know When Considering Hormone Replacement Therapy
Whether it’s for menopausal symptoms or decreasing the risk of UTIs and incontinence, hormone replacement therapy can be a solution for many issues women experience throughout their life. With that said, women interested…
Read MoreHow Much Does Assisted Living Cost in the US
Navigating the ins and outs of an Assisted Living Facility is an arduous task. Understanding the associated costs and affordability of Assisted Living Facilities is an additional battle. Alongside our Guide to Assisted Living Facilities, we take you through a more specific vessel – costs associated with Assisted Living Facilities. We take you through how: […]
Read MoreCaregiving 101: Using the Internet to Learn What We Never Learned in School
I don’t think the phrase “leg bag” was ever part of my husband’s and my vocabulary when we were newly-wed several decades ago. But it was just one more thing we learned over the course of his treatment for a stubborn and troublesome kidney stone…
Read MoreWhat Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Should You Care? (VIDEO)
There’s been a lot of talk about the pelvic floor and how it weakens with age. Exercise has been said to help, but is that really the case? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles within the pelvis. These muscles act like a hard-working team to hold…
Read MoreWhy a Health Care Partnership in Vital to Your Future
As a holistic health counselor and bodyworker, I help mostly over-50 women figure out the best way to care for themselves. As we talk, what often comes up is a sense of disconnect when it comes to their relationship with their medical practitioners…
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About Their Pelvic Floor as They Age
As women age, we experience numerous changes throughout our bodies. With hormones beginning to fluctuate, decreasing estrogen levels and muscles that aren’t as active as they once were, we are sent on a path to navigate our bodies…
Read MoreAdult Diapers and Pads Aren’t a Business Opportunity – They’re a Tragedy
If you read the financial press, you may be struck by a barrage of exciting articles about a growth industry that is poised to become a $20 billion market in the near future. Fortune Business Insights, Reuters, and numerous other market outlets are talking…
Read MoreHealth Resources for Older Women
The golden years are often some of the best years of our life. They do, however, come with an increased risk of health issues. Many of these health problems affect women only for biological reasons. We look at 15 of the most common issues that affect older women and the health resources available to support […]
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