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 of the site is to assist you in safely and securely managing your medications and help you make informed prescription decisions. […]
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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 Know About Aspirin
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]