Network launched as a resource for senior citizens
The Lutheron Homes of Michigan have launched the Aging Enriched Network, an initiative that provides resources for baby boomers and senior citizens who need answers to practical questions ab...
September 14, 2010
More baby boomers using medical alert systems to care for parents
HealthZone.ca reports that more baby boomers are now using remote technology to care for aging parents who may be far away. This is the case of 59-year-old Sandra Pierce, who is using the de...
September 13, 2010
The difference between outdoor and indoor falls
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 40 percent of seniors who aren't living in facilities fall every year, but a new study suggests that there is...
September 13, 2010
Tips for older job seekers
The recession has affected many U.S. citizens, and older adults may be among the hardest hit, especially if their retirement savings run out. SmartMoney.com reports that more senior citizens...
September 7, 2010
Adventures in Leaning program helps older adults expand their minds
At Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna, Virginia, a program is available for baby boomers and seniors who want to attend classes and expand their knowledge, according to Connection Newspapers...
September 2, 2010
Hospital plans senior-specific emergency room
One hospital has taken steps to accommodate the growing senior population in Canada by designing an emergency room that caters specifically to to senior citizens, according to The Times Hera...
September 2, 2010
Couple shares aging at home health strategy
Bob and Anne Trussell are two seniors who have developed a sound plan for safely aging in their home, according to The Recorder & Times. The Canadian couple is currently taking advantage of ...
September 2, 2010
New online guide helps assess dementia
The Alzheimer's Association estimates that there are approximately 11 million Americans across the country who are providing unpaid care for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Th...
September 1, 2010
Boomers may face unprecedented retirement issues
The Richmond-Times Dispatch reports that baby boomers who are caring for children, young adults who are living at home after college and aging parents are facing difficult decisions and inve...
August 23, 2010
Doctor shortage of 30,000 estimated by 2015
A recent study conducted by Dr Karen Haur and published in The Journal of the American Medical Association has found that less than two percent of current medical students are interested in ...
August 23, 2010
