Study: Smoking cigarettes can double risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study that evaluated approximately 21,000 baby boomers has found that smoking can be responsible for a number of serious mental conditions in older age, including Alzheimer's and other...
December 9, 2010
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
Boomers expected to create new fitness trends
As the iconic baby boomer generation retires, they are expected to bring with them an entirely new outlook to the golden years. One of these habits will be fitness, where they will swell the...
December 8, 2010
Minnesota group provides support to caregivers
For years, the Nobles County RSVP group of Minnesota has assigned senior volunteers to different community service projects, but a new grant has allowed the organization to expand its servic...
December 7, 2010
A straight back, medical alert system can help keep seniors safe
It's never too late to stand up a little straighter and former sports star Martina Navratilova recently shared with AARP.com just how important proper posture can be during the golden years....
December 7, 2010
Medical alert system can help Alzheimer’s patients with medications
Families will often suspect that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease before the actual diagnosis, due to signs of memory loss or changes in behavior, but the process of obtaining the diagnos...
December 2, 2010
Safe ways to conduct home repairs during the golden years
Many baby boomers and seniors plan to live at home during their golden years, but few consider what a hassle maintenance tasks can become, particularly if they are the only ones left to do t...
November 30, 2010
Medical alert can help boomers who are aging at home
The economy has prevented many boomers from moving out of their old homes into residences that are more affordable and easier to maintain, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. ...
November 29, 2010
Jane Fonda’s new workout for baby boomers
While Jane Fonda may be best known for her intense workouts, the 72-year-old fitness instructor has released her first work-out tape in 15 years and these new exercises target baby boomers w...
November 29, 2010
Medical alert system can help balance care between parents and children
Many baby boomers who are trying to raise children have also experienced a role reversal when it comes to their own parents. Millions across the country are part of the so-called sandwich ge...
November 24, 2010
