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
New government resource, senior alert system can help with eldercare
The United States government recently launched a newly revised government resource for families who are looking for help caring for older loved ones. ...
October 21, 2010
Learn to make the most of a doctor’s appointment
Many older adults enter the doctor's office and are hesitant to ask any questions that extend beyond formalities. However, not being open with concerns can have consequences down the road. ...
October 20, 2010
Prepare for Alzheimer’s with a personal emergency response system
This coming month is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and FOXNews.com recommends that this can be an important time for baby boomers to reflect on their options for living at hom...
October 19, 2010
Elderly alert system can help strained family relationships
A number of studies have revealed the negative effects that caring for an elderly parent can have on an adult child in the workplace, but new findings reveal that the stress of the sandwich ...
October 14, 2010
Medical alert system, home healthcare can be alternative to nursing home
Myron Karpij, 48, had been taking care of his mother for several years and watched her as symptoms of Alzheimer's slowly became more and more pronounced. Eventually, he realized that the car...
October 11, 2010
New healthcare app for smartphones helps caregivers
A new app that is designed to help caregivers keep track of important information about their patients, Allscripts Mobile Homecare, has been developed for smartphones, according to TMCNet.co...
October 6, 2010
