Fire safety for seniors living at home
Aging in place is a desire more seniors have, as they would prefer to remain in the homes they know rather than move into a condo, living facility or even with family members. AARP reports t...
February 8, 2012
Safe stairs can decrease senior falls
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors age 65 and older will experience a fall each year. ...
February 2, 2012
Swimming has huge benefits, few downsides
Exercising has long been found to help people thrive as they reach senior status. According to Florida Today, one form of exercising that may outshine the rest is swimming. ...
February 2, 2012
Cognitive issues may be associated with heart failure
More than 5.8 million Americans suffer from heart failure, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute reports. In order to help patients deal with their conditions, scientists continue to w...
February 1, 2012
Seniors work out with Presidential Challenge guidelines
With one in three seniors age 65 and older predicted to fall annually, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, finding new ways to keep them fall-free is crucial....
January 30, 2012
Accompanying elderly loved ones to doctor can improve care
A new study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that caregivers who accompany their senior loved ones to their doctor appointments can impro...
January 24, 2012
Senior woman suffers broken hip after robbery
An 83-year-old Perth, Australia, woman was recently attacked while walking in a parking lot near her home, The Courier reports....
January 24, 2012
Seniors working into their golden years
Many view retirement as playing a round of golf every weekend and laying by a beach during the week. However, some seniors have no desire to slow down and want to continue to work well into ...
January 20, 2012
Exercising helps keep elders fall-free
Most active seniors are willing to try anything to ensure they stay safe and healthy as they age in place. Some make sure to eat right, while others may opt to take part in regular workout g...
January 19, 2012
Caregivers experience dementia symptoms first-hand
The number of people who are caring for their elderly loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia continues to rise. ...
January 18, 2012
