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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 […]
Elderly Depression and Suicide : Alert
Suicide is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but the truth is, it is occurring more in more in those that are coming into retirement or aging in place. A report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April of this year states that the elderly suicide rate is higher than […]
Age in Place Safety – Heat Poses Threat to Elderly
Summer is in full swing in many areas of the country. Make sure you take special care of your elderly loved ones, especially those who might be living alone. This article has some great information about keeping those aging in place safe from the heat, including a great checklist of things to do or keep […]
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 how, “… to use personal health technologies to care for people.” This isn’t new, of course. Intel has had R&D going on in this arena for years. […]