According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the number of home care aides was projected to grow by 48…
Older adults tend to feel the cold more than younger folks, and the cold may have a greater negative effect…
Type 2 diabetes affects about 27 million people in the U.S. — including about 12 million seniors. This serious condition…
It’s never easy to make the transition from being a child, niece, nephew, spouse, or grandchild to becoming a caregiver…
The nighttime hours can be a time of danger for some seniors who live alone. Falls often happen at night,…
Compared to 1963, the way Americans are aging has changed dramatically. We live longer, we work longer, and there are…
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…