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How To Help Your Senior Who Has Memory Loss

Wendy118 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:17:00 -0600

It is important that adult children know that memory loss is a sign of old age. By the time a person is in their late seventies, they will have lost approximately 10 percent of their brain cells. This means that a senior's vocabulary may shrink. Their verbal, math and spatial skills may also decline.

If your senior seems to be having acute memory loss, you should take him to the doctor to check for Alzheimer's disease, or mild cognitive impairments.

If you have a senior who has memory loss, how you behave and act toward your senior can have a great impact. These tips are for you to help your senior who is displaying mild memory loss.

How To Control Rodents

Wendy118 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:37:00 -0600

No one wants to deal with rodents in or around the home. Rodents are nuisance pests and they carry germs and disease. The chances are high that if you have had one rodent in your garage or home, there are others lurking nearby just waiting to enter your home. Consider this: A mouse can have up to six dozen babies a year. Considering that most rodents (like mice) can mate when they are around two months old, it is imperative that rodents have no way of getting into your home. In addition, they should not be given a chance to even build their nests on your property.

How To Plant Hydrangeas

Wendy118 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:09:00 -0600

Hydrangeas are lovely as single plants. They also work well planted in mass -- as shrubs or trees. They can be used as a border or as a hedge. With over 100 different species of hydrangea, in addition to many subspecies and cultivars, it is very difficult to give specific planting and growing instructions. Hydrangeas come in a wide variety of sizes, cold hardiness and flower types. The hydrangea that is probably most reminiscent of what grew in our grandparent's yards is the "Pee Gee Hydrangea." The flowers on this much loved hydrangea are between six and eight inches long and make for a graceful shaped tree.

How To Plant Lilies

Wendy118 — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 10:46:00 -0600

Lilies are a favorite in the garden because they are so easy to grow. They bloom from June through September. The bulbs require only a small amount of care and will eventually grow into a large cluster which you can divide.

How To Get Rid of Pigeons

Wendy118 — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:08:00 -0500

There is no denying that pigeons have played an important part in the lives of human. Pigeons were used during wars to send messages. They are used in laboratories to aid in the study of health and medicine. They are also used to help spot shipwrecked victims. However, despite the good things that pigeons do for mankind, pigeons that flock in cities can be a very large nuisance.

The problem for city dwellers is that, if they have a pigeon problem, it usually is not a small one. Pigeons live in flocks and they are not very afraid of people. They will nest on most any structure, leaving unsanitary droppings behind. Reports tell us that these city dwelling pigeons carry more pests and disease than rats. Here are a few things you can try to rid your property of pigeons:

How To Get Rid of Moles

Wendy118 — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 17:12:00 -0500

Although moles are small, they are a huge agricultural pest. Moles burrow in gardens and lawns. Not only do they leave molehills behind, but those dreadful tunnels that can be dangerous to walk on. Their tunneling can reduce the size and yield of crops, as well as promote weed growth. A mole is about six to eight inches long and weighs between three to six ounces. Moles are very strong for their size and they are great tunnel diggers. They can tunnel about 18 feet in an hour. Moles have one litter of two to six babies every year. Moles nurse their young, which makes them mammals. Moles do not hibernate. This means they can cause damage to your lawn year round.

Contrary to what many people think, moles do not eat plants. However, their tunneling can damage or kill vegetation if they come in contact with plant roots while they are tunneling.

How To Get Rid of Gophers

Wendy118 — Sun, 03 Sep 2006 16:31:00 -0500

Do you have mounds of dirt showing up in your lawn or garden? Is something munching on your plants and vegetables? If the answer to these two questions is "yes," you probably have at least one gopher residing on your property.

Gophers are burrowers and they like moist soil because it makes it easier for them to tunnel, dig and feed on the delicious vegetation growing in your yard. Any good gopher will try to flee if you stumble upon him doing his "pesky" deeds. However, they have been known to attack or bite when they feel cornered or provoked.

How To Understand the Causes of Diabetes

Wendy118 — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:56:00 -0500

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that requires diagnosis. It is treated through lifestyle changes and insulin treatments.

Since insulin was first used in 1921 diabetes is labeled a treatable but chronic disease. The main problem with diabetes is that it causes complications such as chronic renal failure, cardiovascular disease, retinal damage, impotence and nerve damage. An individual with diabetes may have trouble healing small wounds and is at increased risk to develop gangrene, especially in the hands, feet and limbs.

There are two major types of diabetes -- type 1 and type 2.

How To Diagnose Diabetes Symptoms

Wendy118 — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:40:00 -0500

There are two main types of diabetes:

Type 1: This is when your body makes little or no insulin.
Type 2: This is when your body produces insulin but your cells do not use it well.

The symptoms you may experience which may lead to a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes include the following:

Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Extreme hunger pains
Weight loss
Blurred vision
Irritability
Nausea
Vomiting

The symptoms you may experience which may lead to a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes include the following:

How To Deal with Diabetes

Wendy118 — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 10:18:00 -0500

You will have to deal with many things when you are diagnosed with diabetes. This includes your emotions, your diet, your exercise program, your insulin and monitoring your blood glucose levels.

Food.

One of the most important things you will have to do to deal with diabetes is to learn how to make good food choices. This includes knowing when to eat, how much to eat, what to eat and even how to prepare foods correctly. When you learn how to do these things, you will be in the driver's seat and you will be able to adjust your food intake based upon your blood glucose levels.

All diabetics should keep a food diary. This will help you see how your body responds to certain foods and food quantities. Everything you eat should be put into the food diary, even snacks and drinks. You should include the times you eat, as well as your blood sugar levels before and after eating.

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