3 Ways for Caregivers to De-stress
Taking care of an Alzheimer's patient can be a stressful experience to say the least, but there are some ways that one may be able to make the responsibility a little... Read more.
Medical Alert Systems: A Christmas Gift or a Lump of Coal?
Christmas is a time of gift-giving. So is it a good time to give your aging father or mother a medical alert watch? It all depends on how you give the gift.... Read more.
Do you know the warning signs of sleep apnea?
What you may have chalked up to old age and infirmity may actually be the most visible sign of sleep apnea at play.... Read more.
Do you need a few crossword puzzle pointers?
Aside from investing in a medical alert system from Bay Alarm, which puts your elderly relative in contact with help at the push of a button, you should be looking... Read more.
Caregivers experience dementia symptoms first-hand
The number of people who are caring for their elderly loved ones with Alzheimer's and dementia continues to rise.... Read more.
Smart beds make its way to senior homes
The newest senior-friendly device to hit the market seems to be a smart bed, which can monitor vital signs of the person on it, according to the Mercury News.... Read more.
Study links daily aspirin dosage and age-related macular degeneration
A new study, which was published in the latest issue of the journal Ophthalmology, found a link between taking aspirin daily and an increased risk of age-related... Read more.
Fall dangers more prevalent with ice and snow
For 83-year-old Barbara Green of Fords, New Jersey, the cold winter months now mean being extra careful, as she suffered numerous injuries after slipping on ice... Read more.
Senior man loses teeth after falling on uneven sidewalk
A Niagara Falls, Ontario, resident is looking for city officials to repair uneven sidewalks after he suffered a fall while walking his dog, The Niagara Falls Review... Read more.
New app may help seniors and caregivers stay on top of tasks
Technology continues to amaze, as now a new iPhone, iPad or iPod app allows caregivers to know if and when their elder loved one did what they were supposed to on... Read more.
