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March may be here, but that doesn't necessarily mean that the cold temperatures are over.

Although spring is on its way, winter is still reigning supreme in many parts of the country.

Technology has brought us a lot of things. The internet, better cars, cellphones and digital cameras, just to name a few, but there has been a surprising lack of innovation when it comes to helping seniors age at home.

One survey of caregivers found that 48 percent of the participants had a parent who was affected by three or more chronic conditions, many of which require complex medications that can often be difficult for seniors to manage alone.

While caregivers often oversee a parent's health, making long trips to a senior's home to check in, they are also sometimes in the midst of a very striking denial.

AARP research indicates that more than 80 percent of adults 45 and over are planning to live at home as they grow older, but also highlighted the fact that many Americans are still unprepared for aging in place.

While many older adults want to stay at home as they age, health conditions or limited mobility may make that a difficult option.

When it comes to caring for a senior who wants to live at home during the golden years, many families face a difficult task.

There are a number of new products being developed that are meant to keep older adults safe and independent during their golden years.

The number of seniors is expected to grow to 72 million people by 2030 and households across the country will be caring for seniors.

Baby boomers are getting ready to enjoy their golden years, but the planning process can often prove overwhelming to many.

Some adult children face a daunting commute when visiting an elderly parent. Whether this is an hour-long drive or a half-day flight, the distance can make families nervous for the health of grandparents living alone.

Caregivers are some of the most stressed individuals in the United States, particularly those who are part of the sandwich generation and attending to the needs of both parents and children.

The aging population of the United States has been a worry for the past few years, as lawmakers try and devise a way that ensures that the healthcare system is sustainable.

Alzheimer's disease doesn't happen overnight, but, for about 10 percent of those who suffer from it, the condition can affect one before they reach age 65, according to MetroWest Daily News.

One caregiver recently wrote to The Independent asking what she could do to help ensure that her mother, who is 81, wouldn't fall again.

Many older adults who arrive back home after surgery often find tasks much more difficult than before. Whether this is a permanent or temporary situation, The New York Times suggests that it can be wise for individuals to properly plan for these circumstances.

Fifty-five-year-old Diane Kelley's parents started to develop Alzheimer's around the same time, which prompted her to visit their New Hampshire home at least once a month, according to The Washington Examiner.

Many senior citizens may not have access to the proper healthcare professionals because they live in isolated or rural communities. One new program in Rochester, New York, is working to address these issues, according to SeniorJournal.com.

As baby boomers age and enter a new stage of life, many are choosing to move to warmer climates or smaller homes. Iris Bartkowski, 62, is one such boomer, and has recently packed up her possessions in the home she has lived in for 53 years, according The Times Union.

Myron Karpij, 48, had been taking care of his mother for several years and watched her as symptoms of Alzheimer's slowly became more and more pronounced. Eventually, he realized that the caretaking duties she required were too much for him, The Detroit Free Press reports.

A new app that is designed to help caregivers keep track of important information about their patients, Allscripts Mobile Homecare, has been developed for smartphones, according to TMCNet.com.

When an 83-year-old woman was sleeping in her bed, two men entered her home and attacked her. However, she was lucky enough to press the medical alert button on her bracelet and the police were at the house in minutes, according to AOLNews.com.

HealthZone.ca reports that more baby boomers are now using remote technology to care for aging parents who may be far away. This is the case of 59-year-old Sandra Pierce, who is using the devices to monitor her mother, 81-year-old Oliva Howe, a South Carolinan who lives by herself.

Bob and Anne Trussell are two seniors who have developed a sound plan for safely aging in their home, according to The Recorder & Times. The Canadian couple is currently taking advantage of the SMILE program, Seniors Managing Independent Living Easily, and credit it for helping them in their home.

As more baby boomers are taking care of aging parents, they are increasingly turning to technology that can help them assist seniors remotely, according to NPR.

AARP.org recently reported that more and more individuals are turning to the internet the internet for medical advice, especially for those who can't easily leave their homes or drive to the hospital.

The company known as N2Care has been working on its prototype of a compact medical home for several years and, this year, its prototype has attracted attention from organizations and publications alike, according to The Roanoke Times.

The Redwood Times reports that three Californian women have come together to start what they hope will be the beginnings of a much larger project - the Arcata Elder Village. This non-profit nursing venture is meant to offset the dramatically increasing healthcare expenses found in nursing facilities

Dr Robert Barraco, the chief of geriatric trauma and trauma outreach at Lehigh Valley Health Network, told the Pocono Record that, in another 10 years, there would be about $50 billion spent on injuries resulting from senior citizens falling.