Medical alert system can help Alzheimer’s patients with medications
Families will often suspect that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease before the actual diagnosis, due to signs of memory loss or changes in behavior, but the process of obtaining the diagnos...
December 2, 2010
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 the only ones left to do t...
November 30, 2010
Medical alert can help boomers who are aging at home
The economy has prevented many boomers from moving out of their old homes into residences that are more affordable and easier to maintain, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. ...
November 29, 2010
Jane Fonda’s new workout for baby boomers
While Jane Fonda may be best known for her intense workouts, the 72-year-old fitness instructor has released her first work-out tape in 15 years and these new exercises target baby boomers w...
November 29, 2010
Medical alert system can help balance care between parents and children
Many baby boomers who are trying to raise children have also experienced a role reversal when it comes to their own parents. Millions across the country are part of the so-called sandwich ge...
November 24, 2010
Vitamin D, medical alert system can help with Alzheimer’s
A new study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience has revealed that vitamin D may be a source of protection against Alzheimer's....
November 22, 2010
Medical alert system can help caregiving spouses
In 2002, Ralph Conte and his wife, Norma, moved to a new home and he noticed that she couldn't seem to remember where the knives and the forks were, even after three months, according to The...
November 15, 2010
Baby boomer shares predictions for future
On January 1, 2011, baby boomers will begin to turn 65 at a rate of one every eight seconds. This trend will continue for the next 19 years and the United States may have to change to accomm...
November 12, 2010
New proposal will cut Medicare, Social Security
A new, bipartisan proposal being considered as a cure for the staggering deficit of the United States will have hefty implications for both retirees and those who will retire in the future, ...
November 12, 2010
Senior alert system can help those in rural areas
Many senior citizens may not have access to the proper healthcare professionals because they live in isolated or rural communities. One new program in Rochester, New York, is working to addr...
November 11, 2010
