8 Safety Tips for Older Drivers
Everyone needs to practice safe driving, but some drivers face their own set of challenges. ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Benefits of Respite Care for Patient and Caregiver
Caring for a loved one can be extremely physically and emotionally demanding. ...
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 ...
8 Workout Adjustments for 50-plus Gym Goers
Finding the time and energy to exercise can be a struggle for any adult. ...
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. ...
Too Many Seniors Taking Sleeping Pills, Report Finds
Too many senior citizens are taking sleeping pills, says a new report from Choosing Wisely Canada. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Repeated Fractures & Injuries Indicate Elder Abuse
Older people, especially those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, are prone to fractures and injuries due to falls. ...
Doctors To Make House Calls In Winnipeg For Seniors
A new program from Winnipeg, Canada will see the reintroduction of doctors making house calls. ...
