Urinary incontinence among older adults
Urinary incontinence affects 13 million people in America, mostly older adults. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from the bladder involuntarily. It means that the bladder is unable to prevent … Read More >>
The Effect of Social Isolation and Aging in Place
The ability to connect with others is crucial. When a person is aging in place, he remains in his home for as long as possible which, depending on various circumstances, could lead to social isolation … Read More >>
Seniors and Flu Shots
October through May marks the flu season and, as always, seniors are encouraged to get their flu shots. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend all people ages 6 months … Read More >>
Seniors & Elderly Flu Prevention
You know it's coming on when the fever, headache, tiredness, cough and other symptoms start. It can keep you from being at your best and slow you down. Even though it is easier to ignore it than … Read More >>
Website Helps You Manage Your Medication
Destination RX is a website that helps you manage your drug costs and puts the information about your medications within easy reach. The site is free and provides tools that are easy-to-use. The goal … Read More >>
Things You May Not Know About Aspirin
New research on aspirin shows there may be more to the little pill than you think. Some good, some not so good. Well worth the read, especially for the older folks. Read More: 12 Things You Should … Read More >>
Help for Making the Right Prescription Drug Plan Choice
Did you know that if you are on Medicare you are eligible for prescription coverage no matter what your health situation or how much money you have? What about those who are a very limited income? Did … Read More >>
Marital Status May Determine Risk of Alzheimer’s
Sound crazy? Incredibly, it may not be so far fetched. At least, not according to research conducted by a group at the KI Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the Karolinska Institutet, in … Read More >>
Elderly Stroke Prevention
We know that strokes can cause permanent damage and even death. But, did you know that the the elderly are at higher risk than any other age group? According to the Stanford School of Medicine Stroke … Read More >>
New iShoe Could Prevent Falls
From the "This is why we paid for our kids to go to college" department comes a story about the iShoe that can help seniors aging in place. This incredible new piece of equipment could help physicians … Read More >>
Telemedicine and Remote Caregiving
Telemedicine in India going wireless, but having major impact now. Exerpts from an interview with K. Ganapathy, president of Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF), who provides … Read More >>
Blue Cross gives medical records access via cell phone
Parents or people providing care for elderly parents will have a new way to carry personal health records and provide them to physicians. Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania is providing an … Read More >>
Aging in Place Health: 5 Tips to a Healthier, Happier You
Just like you are working on your aging in place plan, you need to have a good plan to keep your whole self healthy so you can enjoy it! Following these simple (and oftentimes overlooked) tips can … Read More >>
Video Games = Fun, Therapy for Seniors
Think video games are just for the young? Think again. They are becoming a big hit for Boomers and beyond, and for good reason. New research being conducted at places like Cornell, the University of … Read More >>
Intel Seeks to Revolutionize Care and Hospitalization Prevention for Elderly
Who better to spearheading the research and development for preventative and support healthcare technology for those aging in place? The computer chip manufacturing giant Intel is hyper-focused on … Read More >>
