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…
Live Safely and Independently in the Comfort of Your Home
December 10, 2014
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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…
What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
September 3, 2014
The difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is confusing for many people. Often, it is assumed that they are just two different words for the…
Immunizations for Elderly Adults by Age and Condition
August 26, 2014
During the hot dog days of summer with everyone spending time outside in the sunshine, it can be easy to forget that fall and flu…
A New Way to Age at Home: Co-Housing Communities Growing in Popularity
August 20, 2014
The real estate world is full of emerging housing trends, but could co-housing for seniors be the next big one? The Cohousing Association of the…