April showers can lead to dangerous accidents, both inside and outside of the house. These Spring safety tips will help prevent falls and injuries for seniors.
With A Fall, Better Safe Than Sorry
In May 2014, 65-year-old Marjorie from Ohio took a spill outside her home while walking her dog. She fell so hard, she was in pain and could not get herself up off the ground. Because she wasn’t planning on being out of the house too long, she left her cell...
Why Aren’t Sons Pulling Their Weight as Caregivers?
It takes a strong person to become a caregiver to an aging parent. Well according to a recent study by the American Sociological Association, this strong person is far more likely to be a daughter than a son. The study finds that, when it comes to caregiving,...
The Painful Truth About Shingles
The unpleasant and itchy rash known as the chickenpox afflicted many of us as children. After about ten days and a bottle of Calamine lotion, the pain subsided and life as we knew it resumed. What you might not realize, however is that once the chickenpox virus has...
Sex Can Keep Older Couples Happy
What’s the key to keeping a happy, healthy and intimate relationship with your partner as you both enter your golden years? If you said trust, you wouldn’t be wrong. Communication would also be a great answer. Mutual respect? Goes without saying. But sex? That’s...
