Hawaii takes senior falls seriously
State officials in Hawaii are coming together to educate the residents on the severity of senior falls, as an average of 82 seniors living on the islands die each... Read more.
Iowa hopes to prevent senior falls
For many elders, falling can mean a loss of independence, serious injury or even death. To prevent such outcomes, Iowa Methodist Medical Center is offering free... Read more.
Seminar to prevent senior falls
For many seniors living on their own, such chores as taking out the trash or getting the mail can be terrifying as the risk of seniors falling is substantial - one... Read more.
A new fall prevention program helps aging Arizona residents
Seniors who live in Arizona and qualify for Medicare will be able to take advantage of a new program for elderly adults at the ActiveRx Rehabilitation center in... Read more.
Addressing risk factors can help prevent fall-related injury
Deteriorating health and hazardous homes can contribute to the risk off falls for elderly individuals.... Read more.
Family caregivers should take time for themselves, experts say
Taking care of seniors can be overwhelming and exhausting, and caregivers should remember to look after themselves as well.... Read more.
More than half of prescriptions aren’t taken the right way
The National Council for Patient Information and Education estimates that more than 125,000 patients die each year because they don't take their medication correctly.... Read more.
Don’t get stretched thin as a caregiver
A new study released by the University of British Columbia, Concordia University and AMI-Quebec recently displayed the dangers of getting spread too thin if caregivers... Read more.
Gene may cause damage 50 years before Alzheimer’s disease
New research recently showed that some of the damage incurred by Alzheimer's disease may be inflicted around 50 years before the noticeable effects of the disease... Read more.
Median age of Connecticut reaches 40
As Census data is released, the latest statistics are showing some startling trends in many states, including Connecticut.... Read more.
