Understanding Age Related Balance Disorders
Slip and fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries for adults ages 65 and older, accounting for over 1.4 million incidents yearly in the USA. About 1 in 4 older adults experience a fall each year that causes injuries ranging from minor bumps and bruises to life-threatening bone fractures… Read More
Facts About Diabetes And Aging
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects about 25% of people aged 65 and older. Diabetes occurs when a person’s blood glucose (sugar) level is too high. Glucose is our body’s main source of energy, and it comes from the food we eat. To convert glucose into energy, our body… Read More
Safe Holiday Shopping Tips For Seniors
Holiday gift shopping at malls, stores, and online can be a fun activity for seniors. While gift shopping for friends and loved ones can be an enjoyable experience, it can also be fraught with danger because of criminals and scammers who prey upon older adults during the holiday season. Here… Read More
Home Care vs. Home Health Care: Understand the Difference
If you are confused about the difference between Home Care and Home Health Care, you are not alone. Many people mistakenly think they are one and the same because they sound so similar, but they are very distinct in the types of services and benefits each one offers. Understanding the… Read More
Emergency Preparedness For Older Adults
Natural disasters and emergencies occur regularly across the United States, sometimes without advance warnings. When these events happen, lives can be dramatically upended and even put at risk because of a lack of preparedness with senior populations being among the most vulnerable. If you are an older adult or caring… Read More
Explore Your Senior Citizen Centers
Retirement years can be difficult for many seniors because they have too much idle time on their hands, fewer friends and family to socialize with, and health issues that can limit their ability to lead healthy, active lives. Fortunately, many communities nationwide recognize the need to support their growing senior… Read More
Health Insurance For Seniors Simplified
It’s that time of year again when seniors nationwide stress over making important decisions regarding their health insurance. Most seniors feel overwhelmed and utterly confused by the sheer volume of information they receive regarding their health insurance. To them, the task of selecting the right plans and options for their… Read More
The Benefits Of Lifelong Learning For Older Adults
Comedian George Burns once quipped that “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” While this statement was said in jest, the underlying wisdom masked in these words is undeniable. Age is an irrelevant number if you choose to spend your retirement years keeping your mind… Read More
Coping With Alzheimer’s Disease Mood Swings
People with Alzheimer’s Disease may experience mood swings that can range from minor changes in behavior and personality to more severe changes that include agitation and aggression. Coping with these mood disorders is a double-edged sword because it affects both those afflicted with the symptoms as well as their caregivers.… Read More
How Seniors Can Fight Inflation
One of the primary causes of stress today among seniors is their worry about managing household finances during inflationary times. With the costs of essential goods and services continually rising, living on a fixed income is becoming increasingly difficult. The gap between income and expenses has narrowed to a point… Read More
