Abnormal heart rate linked to increased chance of heart disease
Researchers have recently concluded that individuals with abnormal heart rate turbulence may be at a higher risk of suffering from a fatal heart problem, even if their chances are low otherw...
February 17, 2011
Fitness programs, medical alert system can help with health
Belinda Bagoh has changed careers many times throughout the years - she has worked for Intel, American West Airlines, and several banks, just to name a few....
February 14, 2011
5 ways to deal with an overbearing caregiver
Some families who are rotating caregiving duties from one member to another so that the senior can spend time with each loved one and the caregiving doesn't prove to be overwhelming to anyon...
February 8, 2011
Home medical alerts may be useful for new generation of caregivers
The number of seniors is expected to grow to 72 million people by 2030 and households across the country will be caring for seniors....
February 8, 2011
59-year-old earns black belt, stresses benefits of active aging
A few months before his 60th birthday, Thomas Nordstrom earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do and, in part, his experience has made him aware of the many benefits of active aging....
February 7, 2011
5 topics to discuss with aging parents
Adult children often face a sudden role reversal when older parents require more assistance. This can come as a shock for many families, so it's best to have a conversation about aging issue...
February 2, 2011
Foot pain should be a concern among seniors
Many older adults may experience a few aches throughout the day, but a chronic pain in the foot can lead to serious problems....
February 2, 2011
Interior designer helps boomers make age-friendly homes
Lindia Mariani, an interior designer located in the area of Weston, Massachusetts, recently wrote a column in The Weston Town Crier about the ways in which baby boomers are changing the face...
January 28, 2011
Home medical alert systems may cost less than half as much as nursing homes
Before Sebastian Pagano's son, Anthony, had found a VA program to help with in-home care needs, he had been looking into nursing home options....
January 24, 2011
It’s never too late to start saving for retirement
The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) recently released an analysis that provides some instruction for those looking to start aggressively planning for retirement. ...
January 21, 2011
