Senior healthcare is a rising concern for the U.S. government
Senator Jim DeMint, a South Carolina Republican, recently introduced the Retirement Freedom Act (RFA), which, if passed, will allow seniors to opt out of Medicare without losing their Social...
July 6, 2011
Baby Boomers’ fate hangs in the balance alongside Medicare
Medicare has recently been the target of possible federal budget cuts, and official discussions have been ongoing about whether or not to dissolve the program....
July 1, 2011
Singing brings joy to Welsh dementia patients
The U.S. Alzheimer's Association reports that there are currently about 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia. ...
July 1, 2011
Medical alert systems and medication vigilance can improve senior safety
Even though the ice and snow have long since melted and summer has arrived, seniors are still at risk of falling. ...
July 1, 2011
Study: Sundowning may be biological symptom of dementia
"Sundowning," a syndrome that occurs in some dementia patients, causes these individuals to experience anxiety, disorientation and increased confusion....
June 28, 2011
Study: Cinnamon extract may be dementia’s natural enemy
Researchers at Tel Aviv University recently discovered that cinnamon has antiviral properties that may inhibit the development of Alzheimer’s disease. ...
June 28, 2011
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. ...
June 21, 2011
Inside or outside, elderly alert systems can be helpful in case of a fall
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School recently conducted a study on the causes of falls for older adults, and they found that the risk of falling varies from person...
June 13, 2011
A quiz to see if Dad needs a little more help
It's hard to shop for any Father's Day, but it may become more difficult to find out what Dad wants as he grows older....
June 9, 2011
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
