The fastest-growing consumer market in America is in the sights of the consumer electronics industry — and both the consumers and the industry will benefit. With more seniors wanting to remain in their homes longer and needs changing with age and health, technology companies are stepping up with ideas to help make lives safer and … Read more
Everyone eats and everyone ages. What you choose to eat can affect how you age. We all prefer to age healthfully. Below is a list of things you should consider when choosing what is on the menu. Mediterranean Diet-this diet is gaining popularity for its heart healthy effects. The diet includes increasing fruits and nuts … Read more
Man’s best friend is more than a cliché. How many of us have pets that are part of the family? Seniors have a lot of love for pets whether they are their own or animals belonging to others. Research proves that interaction with animals can improve the health and well being of seniors. Pets don’t … Read more
It has been awhile since the debate was in full swing and then the final vote of approval for health care reform. Most people, especially seniors, are still struggling to understand what the Affordable Care Act means. What changes in Medicare and Medicaid services will be coming their way? What will the cost of service … Read more
With the advent of healthcare reform and the need to treat the aging population who have chronic medical conditions without bankrupting the payment system, new ideas to treat all Americans are coming to the forefront. One such strategy which hopes to close the gap in the nation’s healthcare is called the medical home care model. … Read more
People have searched for the fountain of youth for centuries. We still look for a way to live not only for a long time, but to live healthfully. Pills, potions and serums to beat “old age” are a million (perhaps even billion) dollar a year industry. It seems that there are four places in the … Read more
A car means freedom and independence. We all love the feeling of driving down the road on our way anyplace for an adventure. Unfortunately, as we age several roadblocks can pop up to force us to examine if this freedom is worth the price for not only the driver but everyone else on the road … Read more
The Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, HHS and the Administration on Aging have sent a press release to provide information and increase awareness for the nation’s seniors. The following is directly from the press release: “The more we can work together to educate the American people about ways to protect themselves and the health care system … Read more
Elder abuse either in the form of exploitation; neglect; physical, sexual or emotional harm or abandonment by trusted caregivers can happen to any elder including your own loved one. Most believe one in ten seniors is affected but due to limited reporting of abuse, which is thought to be only one in five cases, no … Read more
