To determine whether you have long, average or short arms, look in a mirror and let your arm hang down to your side.  With your elbow at your waist, if you see your first knuckle aligning with your crotch, then you have an average arm length.

A wide cuff at the wrist helps to shorten the length of your arm.  If your arms are long then this is great but if they’re short, wide cuffs should be avoided.  Although most people can wear a long sleeve, the...

Will I have to go to probate court? When is probate required? These are common questions people have when someone passes away. Probate laws vary from state to state so it is always a good idea to consult with probate attorneys about whether or not you need to attend probate court. But here is some basic information to help you determine if probate is required.

What is Probate?

In short, probate is the transfer of person's assets after they die. Probate is the legal process...

Hanging out with grandparents can be fun and enlightening. They are a link to the past and can teach us to appreciate our present. While grandparents might not see eye to eye with you on things like music, movies, or dance moves, their stories can open your mind to a whole new world you never experienced. Hearing about their life and experiences can be a lot of fun and make you think about your own life in a different way. Not to mention that hanging out with grandparents, your own or...

As millions of baby boomers reach retirement age and U.S. health care costs soar, Mexican nursing home managers expect more American seniors to head south in coming years.

Mexico's proximity to the USA, low labor costs and warm climate make it attractive, although residents caution that quality of care varies greatly in an industry that is just getting off the ground there.

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After Jean Douglas turned 70, she realized she couldn't...

No doubt about it, there is often a fine line between luxury and necessity.

That's especially true in the nursing home market, where the urgent need for good nursing home care for Americans of advanced age is blunted by the high cost of paying for it.

How much does nursing care cost? There are all sorts of figures, but the U.S. government estimates that the average annual cost of nursing home care is approximately $70,000 - or about $6,000 per month. Read more about the...

Myth #1: Nursing home facilities smell bad.

Reality: Most good nursing home facilities rarely smell bad, and when they do, chances are, it will be taken care of promptly. Not only are nursing home facilities inspected by each State on behalf of the Medicare administration every twelve to fifteen months, but they are also inspected by family members and other health professionals, albeit more informally, on a regular basis. So while you may encounter an unpleasant odor...

Pride mobility scooters are for people who have the ability to get around the house, but struggle with longer distances and inclines. Mobility scooters come in many styles and price ranges to meet your requirements. Selecting a mobility scooter isn't a life or death situation, but it is certainly one that should be considered with care.

There are four main elements of Pride mobility scooters, which make them different from electric wheelchairs. A mobility scooter allows the user...

While depression manifests typical symptoms among most who suffer from it, it can be a lot different among the elderly.  Older people don't normally paint a typical picture of depression – anti-sociability, lack of attention to self, loss of appetite, etc.  In fact, many depressed elderly claim not have any feelings of sadness at all.  Instead, they note a lack of motivation and energy which they usually attribute as a normal process of aging .  They do get the...

Today there are so many elderly people who find themselves in a situation of despair.  A situation like this does not always develop through bad planning or making the wrong choices, but rather by unfortunate circumstances or the unexpected loss of a partner, or even illness.

Many elderly who are quite capable of living independently may find that they cannot drive a motor car anymore which leaves them rather house bound for most of the time, or they simply do not have the...

As more Baby Boomers - 77 million strong - begin to slide into retirement, the term "assisted living" is going to be on the lips of everyone from financial planners to family physicians.

Assisted living gives older adults a safe, sanitary and supervised living space to spend their sunset years. The number of Americans with an assisted living facility in their future is on the rise - the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of Americans 85-years-and-older will...