9 fire safety tips for seniors and their caregivers
No one like to think about it, but house fires can happen for a variety of reasons....
March 28, 2012
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....
January 9, 2012
Woman teaches seniors how to avoid falls in Mineola, NY
Learning the right practices for staying mobile - and avoiding falls - is a key to healthy, independent living....
June 8, 2011
A midlife crisis turns into Alzheimer’s disease
As a senior general manager at PC World, Chris McGlone was at the top of the world. But, one day, he started feeling like things were getting a little more difficult. The trend continued. ...
June 2, 2011
Medical alarm can help with aging in place
Many older adults are looking to age in place as they grow older. This can often be a cheaper way of spending the golden years as well, because there's no need to pay the often expensive pri...
April 21, 2011
A popular alternative to assisted living facilities
Some older adults are trying to balance their desire to live independently with living socially. This has prompted a new concept called cohousing and many of these residences support multipl...
April 15, 2011
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 can support their own body weig...
March 18, 2011
Interior designer helps boomers make age-friendly homes
Lindia Mariani, an interior designer located in the area of Weston, Massachusetts, recently wrote a column in The Weston Town Crier about the ways in which baby boomers are changing the face...
January 28, 2011
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 the designation, they also re...
December 9, 2010
