As a child you fall all the time, but as an older adult, a fall can be a devastating event, which is why preventing falls…
Increase Balance, Decrease Fall Risk
January 19, 2015
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Put a Flu Shot on Your To-Do List
January 7, 2015
January and February are the peak of the nation’s flu season. If you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet this year, you should make it a…
When Gifting Technology—Give the Gift of Setup, Too!
December 22, 2014
More and more seniors have smart technology on their holiday lists. In fact, of the older adults who use the Internet, 71 percent go online…
Live Safely and Independently in the Comfort of Your Home
December 10, 2014
As we age, our needs change, and since many seniors are opting to spend their later years at home, this means our homes may need…
Think Young Thoughts to Feel Younger
December 5, 2014
What if there was a way you could shift your mindset to an earlier time and your body could follow? In the 1980s, a young…
Is There a Link Between Anxiety Drugs and Alzheimer’s?
November 20, 2014
According to a study published in 2004, chronic insomnia and related anxiety are more common among the elderly than the general population. Individuals with anxiety…
Are Artificial Sweeteners Creating Rather Than Reducing the Risk of Diabetes?
November 13, 2014
A recent study suggests that artificial sweeteners may be doing more harm than good for persons at risk for Type 2 diabetes. When it comes…
How Can Home Care Affect the Emotional Life of Alzheimer’s Patients?
November 6, 2014
To quote the late Maya Angelou, “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you…
Multigenerational Companionship: How Children Rev Up the Health of Older Adults
September 30, 2014
There may be a secret to staying youthful, or at least young at heart, as we age. Kids! We often hear that caring for children…
Tips for Traveling with a Person with Alzheimer’s
September 18, 2014
Having Alzheimer’s should not mean that a person must miss out on vacations and travel. However, for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, travel presents many challenges…