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 Center, two-thirds of all stroke victims are elderly. Many of us know the general information about the cause of stroke, but there are things that …
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 discover problems with balance before a fall actually happens. The model the MIT Team is working with now is geared towards merely identifying a …
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 telemedicine services to suburban and rural areas of India. With the assistance of ATNF, 103 centers have been setup that have provided more than 45,000 …
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 application for cell phones to it's insured. The first wave of patients have been given access to it and it allows them to add their own information. The next …
Aging in Place Health Tips: 5 Ways to a Healthier, Happier You
Aging in place health tips to maximize your life. 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 help you do just that. Aging in place health tips Keep your mind active The state of your mind …
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 South Carolina and the University of Florida seeks to prove that video games are good for more than just wasting time. Getting in mental and physical …