Aging in place

Home sweet home can become home not so sweet home as we age and our needs change. Stairs that once seemed so lovely and grand can suddenly seem like barriers preventing us from accessing parts of our houses. Tubs where we once enjoyed soothing bubble baths become...

Debunking ten aging myths

Many older Americans lead healthy, interesting, and productive lives well into their later years. But that’s not what we usually hear about. Instead, the emphasis is often on the limitations people experience as they get older from problems as varied as falls, heart...

Shots for Seniors

 Children aren’t the only ones who need shots. For seniors, healthcare providers recommend that older adults receive vaccinations for flu, tetanus, pneumonia, chickenpox, and other diseases. These diseases can be much worse in older adults than in children and...

Be Prepared for an Emergency

 There are several items you can get and procedures you can follow to better safeguard against your elderly loved one falling victim to an in-home emergency. Here are just a few. Cordless phone. A cordless phone with a clip can easily be hooked to a belt loop. Some...