Feeling Unsteady? Understanding and Managing Dizziness as You Age
Do you ever feel lightheaded when you stand up too quickly or a little unsteady when walking across certain surfaces? Occasional dizziness is common as we get older, but that does not make it any less disruptive to your daily life. While age can bring changes that...
Summer Safety for Older Adults
With lush green grass, blue skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of sunshine—summer is officially in full swing! A...
Summer Sun Safety For Older Adults
With lush green grass, blue skies, sandy beaches and an abundance of sunshine—summer is officially in full swing! A...
How to Get Up From a Fall: Step by Step Guide
Did you know that 1 in 4 older adults fall every year? Falling once doubles the risk of falling again. Getting help...
Fall Prevention: Enjoy Your Summer Days Without X-rays
Summer is officially here—and so is National Safety Month. What better time to discuss how to avoid falls while you’re...
What To Do If You Suspect Your Parents Are Being Abused
It’s a sad reality that there are people within our society who prey on those who are weaker than them, and...
Reversing Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Thanks to a promising new study published in the Fall 2014 issue of the medical journal Aging, the nearly 5 million...
Nominate a Senior to Win a Free Medical Alert System!
May is Older Americans Month— a time to celebrate the many ways in which older adults (65+) make a difference in our...
Empowering Mom to Keep Doing What She Loves
Aging might not always be easy, but it’s unavoidable. We’re all aging every day, so when it comes to taking care of an...
Fall Costs, Risks and Prevention
The topic of falls in elderly populations can be uncomfortable to talk about, as a fall can be a devastating...
Self-Care for Caregivers
A retired professional and active volunteer at a local museum reached into her pocketbook and pulled out a picture...
