Minnesota group provides support to caregivers
For years, the Nobles County RSVP group of Minnesota has assigned senior volunteers to different community service projects, but a new grant has allowed the organization... Read more.
Safe ways to conduct home repairs during the golden years
Many baby boomers and seniors plan to live at home during their golden years, but few consider what a hassle maintenance tasks can become, particularly if they are... Read more.
Medical alarm can help children plan for caregiving responsibilities
Most Americans don't think of the possibility that, in the future, their parents may require extensive care and even move in with them.... Read more.
AARP hosts 50+ conference in Florida
The AARP's annual conference, Orlando@50+, began on Thursday, September 29 and is set to run through Saturday night, with concerts, exhibitions, demonstrations and... Read more.
More baby boomers using medical alert systems to care for parents
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... Read more.
New study finds that fear of falls can lead to falls
A new study that examined 500 people, aged 70 to 90, has concluded that the anxiety that some seniors have about falling can actually lead to a fall, regardless... Read more.
New class teaches seniors how to use Skype, Facebook
When 52-year-old Mark Shearer asked his class of 60 seniors how many of them had used Skype and Facebook, a total of six raised their hands, according to ReadingEagle.com.... Read more.
Vacationing with or without elderly parents
Many baby boomers are now taking care of their aging parents and, according to the New York Times, this can be a particularly stressful responsibility when it comes... Read more.
More seniors enjoying yoga for exercise
The New York Times has recently reported that one of the fastest growing groups that have taken up yoga is senior citizens. Many of these older adults claim that... Read more.
