Senior alert system can help those in rural areas
Many senior citizens may not have access to the proper healthcare professionals because they live in isolated or rural communities. One new program in Rochester, New York, is working to addr...
November 11, 2010
Stress in cells may be responsible for Parkinson’s
New research has shown that neurons which release dopamine may die from becoming over-stressed, a deficit that may cause the development of Parkinson's, according to SeniorJournal.com. ...
November 11, 2010
Over a third of seniors fall each year
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has discovered that up to 40 percent of seniors fall each year and these incidents can lead to serious injuries and...
November 4, 2010
Ensure the safety of an Alzheimer’s patient with a senior alert system
A new report released by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PHRMA) has revealed that there are 98 new medicines either undergoing clinical trials or being reviewed by ...
November 1, 2010
Don’t forget to take care of the caregiver
Millions of Americans across the country are caring for an older adult or spouse who requires assistance on a daily basis and this can often become a full-time job. However, Dr Michael Rozin...
October 29, 2010
Costs of assisted living facilities and retirement homes rise in 2010
A new survey has found that the prices of assisted living and retirement homes have steadily risen from 2009 to 2010. Private nursing homes can now cost approximately $82,585 each year and a...
October 28, 2010
Hospitals create senior specific ER rooms
In what appears to be a plan to accommodate aging baby boomers, as well as other seniors, hospitals in Michigan are designing senior-specific emergency rooms, complete with features such as ...
October 27, 2010
Fitness centers open for baby boomers
Baby boomers who want to stay healthy while they age are driving a new demand in fitness centers designed specifically for older adults, according to The Star Tribune....
October 25, 2010
Medical alarm can help children plan for caregiving responsibilities
Most Americans don't think of the possibility that, in the future, their parents may require extensive care and even move in with them. ...
October 22, 2010
Senior alert system can help those caring for Alzheimer’s patients
A report issued by the Alzheimer's Association and California's First Lady Maria Shriver has found that more women suffer from Alzheimer's disease than men, as approximately two-thirds of al...
October 22, 2010
