Is your relative unable to taste food like he or she used to?
If your relative begins to notice that foods - specifically those that are spicy, sweet or very bitter - no longer seem to taste like they once did, he or she may... Read more.
Have you and your loved one considered practicing yoga?
It's a proven fact that exercise not only keeps our bodies healthy, but it also helps to reduce the risk of falls in seniors because it works our muscles, improves... Read more.
What will you get Mom on Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and if you haven't yet picked up a gift that you know Mom will love, it's about time to get started on your search!... Read more.
Is your loved one depressed? 5 ways you can help
Depression in the elderly is a common occurrence, but it's not something that's inevitable.... Read more.
What does a Medical Alert System offer that 9-1-1 doesn’t?
Some adult children or seniors themselves may have considered getting a Medical Alert System installed in their homes, but a few might decide against it under the... Read more.
Medical alert systems made easy
Many people living alone out there or those worried about their parents aging in place have probably considering installing a medical alert system into their homes.... Read more.
Walking slow in middle age may factor in dementia
Walking speed and hand grip strength are important factors in a senior's ability to avoid falls. However, a new study finds that these factors might also play a... Read more.
Some senior falls may be a result of an undiagnosed neurological disorder
Falls among the elderly are all too common - in 2009 approximately 2.2 million elders suffered nonfatal fall injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease... Read more.
Guidelines for hip fractures get revamped to support seniors
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 352,000 Americans experience hip fracture injuries annually, while 90 percent of all of these... Read more.
Study: People with dementia have more preventable hospital admissions
A new study conducted by researchers at University of Washington and Group Health Research Institute looked into the possibility that dementia increasing hospitalizations,... Read more.
