More than 32.8 million Americans are currently over the age of 65, and that number is expected to climb to 38.6 million by 2030. As the population ages, the need…
In the United States, around 10% of all falls in older adults cause severe injuries. Shockingly, less than half of the adults who fall report their fall to their doctor.…
The results of remaining physically active throughout the aging process are considerable. However, for people with Parkinson’s, it could truly be a game-changer in the progression of the disease. Several…
Remember Sunday dinners at the grandparents’, whenever the whole family came together round the table to have a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Regrettably, with many families now living far…
The interesting research of the latest AARP study is in: those who maintain a healthy diet are twice as apt to consider their mental acuity to be very good or…
It may sometimes be a bit intimidating to know what to mention and how to behave when spending some time with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. And, sadly, due…
“How can you say I have Alzheimer’s disease? There is nothing wrong with me!” If you’ve ever heard a senior loved one with dementia frustratingly express this or perhaps a…
It is among the more difficult decisions we face in older years, and an extremely delicate subject for adult children to initiate with their elder parents: relinquishing the car keys.…
When Less Is Best: Seniors Can Receive Too Much Health Care
We desire the right health care for our loved ones, but is it possible that on occasion, less is best? Based upon a recent report published by Dr. Martin Makary,…