Seminar to prevent senior falls
For many seniors living on their own, such chores as taking out the trash or getting the mail can be terrifying as the risk of seniors falling is substantial - one in three seniors over 65 f...
September 14, 2011
Many long-distance caregivers feel guilt
Giving care to an elder loved one has become more popular among families throughout the United State in recent years, though many must try and do so from hundreds of miles away....
September 13, 2011
Video gaming system used to address senior falls
As advances in video gaming systems continue to marvel teenage boys and geeks alike, researchers at the University of Missouri are using one system as a way to allow seniors to age in place ...
September 8, 2011
76 percent of seniors living alone eat alone
A survey from the Home Instead Senior Care Network has revealed that 76 percent of seniors who live alone also eat alone most of the time and this can have some serious health side effects. ...
August 29, 2011
Caregiving deemed “the new normal”
Caregiving has become a big trend among Americans. Just look at the sheer amount of news relating to caregivers each day. ...
August 17, 2011
Estrogen may be a key player in preventing heart disease in women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and both men and women are equally susceptible to heart problems. One of the differences between the sexes is in the age they are com...
August 15, 2011
Going through menopause can add to the stress of caregiving
Menopause is a natural part of aging for women, but the side effects are less than pleasant. ...
August 12, 2011
People with dementia still know what they want
People who suffer from dementia often experience difficulty with finding the right words to express themselves, and this can make it hard for them to communicate their needs and desires to t...
August 11, 2011
Public health budget increases lower some mortality rates
If more money is dedicated to the public health effort, people's health may improve, according to a recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Arkansas and Kentucky. ...
August 8, 2011
Long life spans may be genetically predetermined
Centenarians, people who live past the age of 95, often cause scientists to scratch their heads. ...
August 4, 2011
