You regularly hear in the news about people who are living long lives. Not a month goes by that you don't hear about people all over the world living to be 100 years old. It is still neat to hear about them, the lives they've led, and the "secrets" they have to long life. However, Centenarians (people who live to 100 years old) have been rare …
7 Benefits of Walk-In Tubs
So what’s all the fuss about the popular products for seniors known as “the walk-in tubs?” We’ve all seen the advertisements on TV and in magazines, but what are the real benefits of a walk in tub? Does it meet your needs, or fit into your lifestyle? Ultimately, most people want to know if it is a worthwhile investment. To find out if a walk …
Retirement Planning – 30 Questions You Should Ask To Plan For Your Future
Retirement planning doesn't stop the day you retire. It continues as your life unfolds. As such, it's important for you to talk with your adult children or other family members about what you want for your life now, and in the future. It's important for you, since it's your life that you're planning for. However, it's also important for our …
Elderly Phone Scams
There are a slew of new elderly phone scams being used to trick older people out of money. One such is called the Grandparent Scam. According to True Link Financial, scams like these cost older people an estimated $36 billion in a given year. These new elderly phone scams have a unique way of getting older folks to part with their money ... they …
Kitchen Flooring Design and Safety Scores for Aging in Place
The kitchen is the second most important room to remodel for safety if you’re planning to age in place, coming in only behind the bathroom. And, an important part of that project is choosing the right kitchen flooring. Many people fear that they won’t be able to maintain their own unique sense of style when remodeling with safety at the …
The Connection Between Diabetes And Alzheimer’s
There has been a strong theory throughout the health care community that Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may be linked. It appears as if many of the same people who developed Type 2 diabetes also developed Alzheimer's. Over the years, medical researchers have conducted numerous studies to determine what — if any — link is present between …