Many senior citizens fail to report pain to a doctor because of a common misconception that pain is a natural…
The nighttime hours can be a time of danger for some seniors who live alone. Falls often happen at night,…
Falls are a leading cause of injury and illness for seniors. In fact, 40 percent of all nursing home admissions…
Compared to 1963, the way Americans are aging has changed dramatically. We live longer, we work longer, and there are…
July is the perfect month to talk about sun and UV safety. The sun is bright and the temperatures hot,…
Mental health is as important for senior citizens as it is for other age groups. Some of the most common…
June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to a report from Prevent Blindness, 22.3 million Americans have cataracts. More than half…
Summer temperatures can be dangerous for some older adults, who are especially prone to suffering heat stroke, dehydration, and other…
According to the American Institute of Stress, 60 percent of all human illnesses and disease are caused by stress. In…
Roughly one million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s, which is second to Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the…
