Expenses may increase for seniors if government cuts assistance programs
Many government discussions concerning the national budget have been focusing on programs that benefit and protect elderly citizens....
July 25, 2011
Vascular disease can contribute to cognitive impairment
The American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association recently reported that atherosclerosis may be linked to an increased risk of vascular cognitive impairment as well as a hig...
July 25, 2011
Seniors can get exercise by puttering around on the golf course
Golf is often associated with older adults, perhaps due to the relaxed nature of the sport. ...
July 24, 2011
Utah tattoo shop organizes Alzheimer’s awareness event
Last Saturday, an unlikely business hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer's Association in St. George, Utah. ...
July 22, 2011
Retired couples spend more time following separate dreams
Some couples may be looking forward to spending as much time together as possible in retirement, but not every pair likes to be attached at the hip. ...
July 21, 2011
Falling might be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s and not just a symptom
Approximately, one in three adults over the age of 65 will experience a fall each year, and a new study suggests that falling may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease....
July 20, 2011
Internal clocks lose track of time as people age, study shows
Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles recently conducted a study that examines the effect of aging on the brain's circadian clock. ...
July 20, 2011
Anti-malaria drug could help combat autoimmune diseases
Researchers at the Van Andel Research Institute recently studied the possible uses of the anti-malaria drug chloroquine. ...
July 20, 2011
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 Chandler, Arizona....
July 14, 2011
Growing old doesn’t have to mean relinquishing freedom
No one likes to admit that they're growing old, and as the Baby Boomers begin to reach the golden age of retirement, they want to remain active and purposeful....
July 13, 2011
