5 ways to reduce caregiver stress
Caregivers who feel like they've reached the end of their rope shouldn't feel alone.... Read more.
Biggest challenge of caregiving may be “acceptance”
As parents age, there may come a time when they require day-to-day assistance from adult children.... Read more.
Taking a trip with a dementia patient requires extra planning
As the snow finally melts in many parts of the country, retirees are choosing to fly back to their summer homes or move to an even sunnier locale.... Read more.
New program helps older adults keep their balance
One class that is trying to help seniors improve their balance and coordination is taking place in Ontario, New York. The key is testing how well older adults c... Read more.
5 new housing trends among baby boomers
The International Business Times recently released a list of some steps that older adults will take to ensure that their home is fit for retirement.... Read more.
Home medical alerts may be useful for new generation of caregivers
The number of seniors is expected to grow to 72 million people by 2030 and households across the country will be caring for seniors.... Read more.
59-year-old earns black belt, stresses benefits of active aging
A few months before his 60th birthday, Thomas Nordstrom earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do and, in part, his experience has made him aware of the many benefit... Read more.
3 exercises to help seniors avoid falls
Seniors who are living alone and want to take precautions against falls may first want to invest in a medical alert system that allows them to instantly send a ... Read more.
5 ways to stay young in retirement
Sparky Hall, who is in his late 80s, recently wrote in the Times-News that baby boomers shouldn't feel old at all - in fact, they should feel lucky that they ar... Read more.
Pre-onset Alzheimer’s test could become a reality
Researchers in the United Kingdom believe that they may have found an early diagnosis test to check for Alzheimer's symptoms far sooner than ever before, accord... Read more.
