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
Stress in cells may be responsible for Parkinson’s
New research has shown that neurons which release dopamine may die from becoming over-stressed, a deficit that may cause the development of Parkinson's, according to SeniorJournal.com. ...
November 11, 2010
Over a third of seniors fall each year
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has discovered that up to 40 percent of seniors fall each year and these incidents can lead to serious injuries and...
November 4, 2010
Ensure the safety of an Alzheimer’s patient with a senior alert system
A new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PHRMA) has revealed that there are 98 new medicines either undergoing clinical trials or being reviewed by ...
November 1, 2010
Don’t forget to take care of the caregiver
Millions of Americans across the country are caring for an older adult or spouse who requires assistance on a daily basis and this can often become a full-time job. However, Dr Michael Rozin...
October 29, 2010
Costs of assisted living facilities and retirement homes rise in 2010
A new survey has found that the prices of assisted living and retirement homes have steadily risen from 2009 to 2010. Private nursing homes can now cost approximately $82,585 each year and a...
October 28, 2010
Hospitals create senior specific ER rooms
In what appears to be a plan to accommodate aging baby boomers, as well as other seniors, hospitals in Michigan are designing senior-specific emergency rooms, complete with features such as ...
October 27, 2010
Fitness centers open for baby boomers
Baby boomers who want to stay healthy while they age are driving a new demand in fitness centers designed specifically for older adults, according to The Star Tribune....
October 25, 2010
