Want the secret to staying young? Babysit the grandkids! Recent studies from Arizona State University have revealed that caring for the young may delay, and…
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Category: Senior Health
New Research May Put an End to Pressure Sores
December 27, 2012
Pressure sores are a common problem in hospitals around the world as patients are often too ill to get out of bed, and older people…
The Joy of Dancing
December 20, 2012
Dancing is a great way to exercise and have some plain old fun! Need some inspiration? Check out this amazing 75-year-old salsa dancer. For less…
A Video Game to Help Heal Stroke Victims
October 2, 2012
Stroke survivors often face a troubling reality, as strokes tend to damage the areas of the brain associated with movement, leaving many unable to recover…
Regenerating Healthy Heart Tissue for Heart Failure Patients
September 27, 2012
Recent research may have uncovered a breakthrough for treating patients with heart failure. Scientists in Israel have discovered a way to turn human skin cells…
Breakthrough: Earlier Identification of Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Other Diseases
September 25, 2012
A recent breakthrough in nanotechnology could lead to a three-million-fold improvement in the early detection of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. According to…
Advanced Style
September 19, 2012
Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t break all the rules! Of fashion, that is. Advanced Style is a new documentary that follows some…
Are Your Aging Parents Taking Too Many Pills?
September 11, 2012
A growing issue among the elderly is the fact, that, as medications pile up due to age-related illnesses, it can be difficult to remember and…
The Reinvention Potential of the Older Brain
August 30, 2012
Reinvention is not a fleeting part of youth! According to former CNN correspondent and Fortune 100 leadership consultant, Mark Walton, our brains are wired for…
Dementia and Driving: A Short Scenario
August 28, 2012
There are often difficult conversations that families must have following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, including when to stop driving. This short film illustrates a great way…