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 you know you could qualify for extra assistance with your prescriptions. These are just a few of the helpful tidbits and tools you will find on …
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 Stockholm, Sweden. As reported in a AARP Bulletin, the results of their study over a 21 year period indicates that men and women who are not married are at …
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 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 …
Senior Driving is Getting Positive Attention
If you are approaching the days when you may have to start considering taking the keys away from your elderly parents, this is for you. Car makers and researchers around the world have answered the call to develop new vehicles with senior drivers in mind. Here are links to four different stories that were recently in the news that may give you an …
Vibration May Reduce Risk of Falling for Seniors
Researchers at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australian may have found a way to reduce falls for older people. Sven Rees, a PhD student at the University, said that standing on a platform that vibrates for ten minutes or less could help seniors keep their balance better and reduce falls. The group has been looking at ways to improve …