Enid Schwartz

Doing aerobics, walking, and other activities that might have been easy when you were younger may become more difficult as we age. Remaining active is important, but not always easy. However, there are things you can do, even if your activity is restricted due to arthritis, heart issues, shortness

The humorist in me has a very simple answer: keep getting older. The longer you live the more successful you are at aging. If you are concerned about aging well, than taking care of your health when you are younger is important. Eat healthy, exercise, find ways to decrease stress, and maintain a

The word humor actually comes from two words, the Latin word umor and the in medieval word humor, meaning fluid. Both words were medical terms referring temperament or disposition. The theory was that there were four body fluids referred to as humors and these humors were associated with mood: black

Dealing with fibromyalgia, like dealing with any debilitating chronic problem can be difficult. How we choose to let our disease process affect us mentally is a choice. There are going to be times when the disease process is going to get you down, and that is not surprising, but there are ways of

Dealing with fibromyalgia, like dealing with any debilitating chronic problem can be difficult. How we choose to let our disease process affect us mentally is a choice. There are going to be times when the disease process is going to get you down, and that is not surprising, but there are ways of

The word humor actually comes from two words, the Latin word umor and the in medieval word humor, meaning fluid. Both words were medical terms referring temperament or disposition. The theory was that there were four body fluids referred to as humors and these humors were associated with mood: black

Dementia is usually associated with adults over the age of 65; however, it can happen in younger adults. Early onset Alzheimer's Disease has been known to start in the 30's, although symptoms often don't appear until later, usually the 40's or 50's. Also, people who have experienced closed head traumas

Faith is an abstract idea that means different things to different people. For many it is a sustaining force that helps them cope with the trials of life. For the elderly, having a strong sense of faith can help in adjustment to many types of life challenges, and being dependent and having to be in a nursing