Richard Benedetti, Author at My Senior Portal

Regaining Smoother Skin the Laser Way

Laser treatment is a procedure that has been widely touted in the media for years. More accurately, it’s a family of procedures. Lasers can be used to treat many skin issues, but they are perhaps most famous for helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sags and fine lines. If you have such problems, you may be able to regain smoother skin the laser way. What is the Laser Way and How Can it Smooth Your Skin? Before you line up your first laser appointment you need to know what the laser way of treating wrinkles and related skin issues…

Affordable Mobility Products to Relieve Muscle Aches

Muscle aches can be unpleasant and they can also restrict a person’s mobility. Massage therapies can often relieve some of these aches and pains, but having them regularly can prove to be expensive. Fortunately, there are a variety of mobility products on the market that can provide some muscular relief when budget is an issue. Neck and Shoulder Heat Pad One of the most common areas of the body that receive a great deal of stress and tension from daily life is the neck and shoulder region. Both the neck and shoulders can tighten up and become sore, leaving you…

Is Your Parent the Next Identity Theft Victim?

When you have a parent or parents who are senior citizens, you no doubt worry about them as they get older. With that in mind, it is important to look out for them in many different ways. Sure, you may well be most concerned with their healthcare needs. That said there are other areas of concern that should get equal attention. So, could your parent be the next identity theft victim? Or will they suffer an injury while behind the wheel? Could they end up being the victim of a home break-in? Yes, you have things to have concern about…

Senior Citizens: What is power of attorney and how do you grant it?

Life is unpredictable, especially at a person’s later years. Medical emergencies may occur and, when something like this happens, an elderly person may not be able to make decisions for themselves. This is why they need to grant power of attorney to a trusted individual who can make certain decisions in their behalf. Here is everything you need to know about power of attorney: What is power of attorney? A senior citizen can give power of attorney (POA) to a trusted individual. The senior citizen is called a principal and the individual is called an agent. The agent doesn’t have…

Treatment Options Available For Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are veins which have become gnarled or enlarged, and they usually can be found in the legs or the feet. More often this problem occurs in people above the age of 50, and the causes are still relatively unknown. What is well known however is that in the large majority of cases, varicose veins pose no threat to health, with the only disadvantage being that they are unsightly. If you have seen the emergency of spider veins in your body or varicose veins, there are some treatment options available which you can take advantage of if you want…

How Seniors can Increase Their Safety in Their Golden Years

There are some common sense things that we can do as we get older too help avoid injury and improve our safety. If you are a senior citizen, here are a few for you to consider and implement in your life.

Bucket List Trips That All Seniors Should Take

For seniors who may have a shorter bucket list, here are a few suggestions of amazing vacations that should be on it.

Small Weekend Fixes for Seniors That Make Your Home More Beautiful and Comfortable

Although doing a home renovation can certainly be satisfying, there are often ways for seniors to do a less drastic and invasive set of upgrades that simply make your home more livable. These are all low cost and require less than a day. Also you can find a local handyman who will be happy to get them done for you.

Can a Stairlift prevent you from needing to move home?

When we get older and our mobility becomes a problem, stairs can cause big problems. Stairs represent a real hazard for elderly people and this cannot be ignored. Falls often occur which can be seriously damaging to both an elderly person’s health and confidence. Many elderly people opt to move homes at this stage since they do not want to lose their independence to walk around their own homes. Others opt for home visits from healthcare providers to assist them to navigate stairs, but what is becoming increasingly popular is the stairlift. Stairlifts can help you stay independent since they offer a safe…

Are You Killing Your Own Libido?

Surprising but true! A study conducted by the University of Kentucky found that smokers rated their sex lives at 5, on a scale of 1 to 10, whereas non-smokers registered an average rating of 9! The nicotine shots smokers are so addicted to does indeed kill their sex drive! So, if you are thinking of gaining longer & harder erections, checking up on your own lifestyle practices might be a good first step. To learn more about how to get stronger erections, check unbiased review sites like Men’s Health Digest, which offers comprehensive information on sexual products for enhancement, such…

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