Ditmas Park News
Obesity In The United States Is At Epidemic Levels
.Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. The statistics are more than alarming. In fact, nearly 50 percent of American adults will be obese by the year 2030, and about 25 percent will be severely obese, carrying about 100 pounds of extra weight. These latest statistics were just published in the New…
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Scammers Out In Force This Holiday Travel Season, Seniors Beware!
Scammers are out in force this Holiday travel season, so be careful. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to being cheated. The growing population of older Americans are vulnerable to vacation scams because many love to travel. Christmas travel is popular and expensive. That’s because many seniors want to see their families. Last year…
Read MoreHonoring Veteran’s Day
On this Veteran’s Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have scarified so much that we can live free.
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Best Care Decisions For Terminal Dementia Patients
Making best care decisions for terminal patients is very difficult. At that point, people suffering from dementia present difficult challenges to their caregivers. Second guessing among caregivers can often happen daily. Am I making the right decision? Is he (she) comfortable? What can I do to make him (her) comfortable? And, as people with dementia…
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State Legislatures Taking Charge In Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
State Legislatures continue to lead the charge against the runaway costs of prescription drug prices. Consumers all over the United States are demanding relief. Indeed, in the last two weeks, three more States have passed measures to improve drug price efficiency. In 2019 alone, 21 state legislatures have passed laws that are designed to…
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Special Thanks To Our Incredible Ditmas Park Staff!
We are grateful to our amazing and dedicated staff for their teamwork during our recent successful annual survey. We couldn’t be more proud! #settingthestandard
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Kratom Tea For Anxiety and Chronic Pain, Is It Safe?
Kratom tea is being heavily promoted as a viable cure for anxiety, depression and chronic pain. It’s made by brewing the leaves of the kratom tree or mixing kratom leaf powder into boiling water. The Kratom tree comes from Southeast Asia. In larger amounts, it has a sedative effect. Some people even use kratom…
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Senior Citizens Concerned On How To Pay For Medical Care
Senior citizens are concerned as to how they will pay for their medical care. These expenses can use up a significant part of monthly income, even for families who thought they had saved enough during their working years. Indeed, paying for long-term care—whether delivered at home, hospital, or nursing home, often depends on the…
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Yoga Keeps Senior Citizens Brain And Body Healthy, Fit, And Young
Yoga is a series of exercises that helps senior citizens stay brain and body healthy. It also maintains their fitness and a feeling of being young again. More than 22 clinical studies show that yoga improves the quality of life for seniors. Yoga consists of several mind-body exercises that originated in Hindu tradition and are…
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Daily Aspirin Linked To Brain Bleeding In Senior Citizens
A daily aspirin has been linked to brain bleeding in senior citizens, a study released this week shows. Many doctors recommend that seniors take an aspirin a day to protect their hearts. But, according to the new research results, taking a daily low dose aspirin has no benefit and may even increase your risk…
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