8 Safety Tips for Older Drivers
Everyone needs to practice safe driving, but some drivers face their own set of challenges. ...
December 9th, 2016, by Emily Lockhart
6 Signs that Palliative Care is Right for a Loved One
Your mother, father or another close family member may be at the point where there’s diminishing hope for recovery from ...
November 16th, 2016, by Jeff Hayward
Infographic: Assistive Technology for the Elderly
With advanced age often comes muscular and skeletal issues, injuries, and even memory and communicative difficulties due to Dementia and ...
October 26th, 2016, by ActiveBeat Author
The Benefits of Respite Care for Patient and Caregiver
Caring for a loved one can be extremely physically and emotionally demanding. ...
June 13th, 2016, by ActiveBeat Author
The Demand for Global Home Healthcare: Facts and Figures
Have you looked in the mirror lately? The odd stray grey hair and a few more wrinkles around the eyes are ...
May 27th, 2016, by ActiveBeat Author
8 Workout Adjustments for 50-plus Gym Goers
Finding the time and energy to exercise can be a struggle for any adult. ...
March 29th, 2016, by Emily Lockhart
More Seniors Using Mobility Devices, Study Shows
More and more senior citizens are relying on mobility devices–like canes and wheelchairs –to get around, a new study shows. ...
May 8th, 2015, by ActiveBeat Author
Too Many Seniors Taking Sleeping Pills, Report Finds
Too many senior citizens are taking sleeping pills, says a new report from Choosing Wisely Canada. ...
October 30th, 2014, by ActiveBeat Author
New Study Helps Explain Why Seniors Sleep Less
Previous studies have shown that older people tend to sleep less than their younger counterparts. Now, a new study reveals ...
August 22nd, 2014, by ActiveBeat Author
New Study Raises Concerns About Feelings of Apathy Among Seniors
A new report finds that feelings of apathy among seniors may signal degenerative changes to the brain. Such changes can ...
April 17th, 2014, by ActiveBeat Author
10 Low Impact Joint-Friendly Forms of Exercise
If you’ve got bad knees or your hip or ankle joints scream when you exercise, you don’t have to swear ...
February 12th, 2014, by Emily Lockhart
The 8 Signs and Symptoms of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (or PMR) is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age ...
July 16th, 2013, by Emily Lockhart
2013 Flu Vaccine Offers Little Protection to Seniors
If you got the flu shot this winter to protect yourself from the flu, chances are you may have still ...
February 22nd, 2013, by Jim Greene
Repeated Fractures & Injuries Indicate Elder Abuse
Older people, especially those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, are prone to fractures and injuries due to falls. ...
November 27th, 2012, by Emily Lockhart
Doctors To Make House Calls In Winnipeg For Seniors
A new program from Winnipeg, Canada will see the reintroduction of doctors making house calls. ...
November 27th, 2012, by Catherine Roberts