Caregiver Relief Fund, medical alarm can help caregivers
When Leena's father fell five years ago, he suffered severe injuries that left him a quadriplegic. This placed a caregiving burden on her mother, who had to att... Read more.
Study: Smoking cigarettes can double risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study that evaluated approximately 21,000 baby boomers has found that smoking can be responsible for a number of serious mental conditions in older age, i... Read more.
Community in Illinois works to prevent falls
Arlington Heights in Illinois has been officially recognized as an International Safe Community by The National Safety Council. While residents are pleased with... Read more.
Boomers expected to create new fitness trends
As the iconic baby boomer generation retires, they are expected to bring with them an entirely new outlook to the golden years. One of these habits will be fitn... Read more.
A straight back, medical alert system can help keep seniors safe
It's never too late to stand up a little straighter and former sports star Martina Navratilova recently shared with AARP.com just how important proper posture c... Read more.
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 e... Read more.
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.... Read more.
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 ... Read more.
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 State... Read more.
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 w... Read more.
