Articles Index

Alternative Chronic Pain Treatments
Chronic pain is often treated by medications but other treatments such as acupunture, local electrical stimulation, brain stimulation and placebo can be effective.

Shingles Vaccine Approved
The FDA has approved a new vaccine to help reduce the risk of developing shingles in adults age 60 and older.

Hypothermia and Seniors
Information about the dangers of cold weather to seniors. Older people are at higher risk of injury and death due to hypothermia.

Good Nights Sleep
Information about common sleep problems that affect older people that are not a part of normal aging.

Seniors Sleep Disorders
Information about sleep disorders that can affect the quality of life for seniors.

Shingles
Information about Herpes Zoster also known as "shingles" that includes causes, syptoms and treatments available for the pain and inflammation.

Shoulder Problems
Information about the various disorders and injuries of the shoulder that can cause pain for seniors.

Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder
Information and description of these common conditions that can affect the shoulder and cause much pain.

Diagnosis of Shoulder Problems
Information about the diagnosis of shoulder pain and problems.

Chemical Peel
Information about the types of chemical peels that can help remove and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin. Includes information on precaustions and recovery time.