Oregon faces healthcare crisis with aging population
OregonLive.com reports that Clark County, Oregon, is now facing an unprecedented health crisis due to the amount of retiring baby boomers in the region....
September 21, 2010
Retirement boot camps help retirees with post-work lives
The New York Times reports that the University of North Carolina, Asheville, hosts two workshops every year at the Center for Creative Retirement, where retirees who may have felt like they ...
September 17, 2010
Independent hospitals struggling against healthcare reform
USA Today reports that some of the facilities that are most affected by the Obama administration's healthcare reform are independent or community hospitals that aren't part of a chain, becau...
September 15, 2010
Retirement savings that last
Financial planner Eric Green recently wrote in The Spokesman-Review that there were some steps baby boomers could take in order to save enough money to have adequate retirement savings. ...
September 15, 2010
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
