Stand Up To Senior Falls
Although 1 in 4 older adults fall every year, you don’t have to become a statistic. Know the facts and all the ways you can prevent senior falls.
Balance Exercises for Seniors
The risk of falling is a very serious health concern for seniors. With complications from a fall being the leading...
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
As a parent or spouse advances in age, the responsibility may fall upon you to function as a primary caregiver. Though...
The Senior’s Checklist
Brandon Leonard, MA, EMT-CC, Ambulance Medical Technician with the Nassau County Police Department, in Long Island,...
How to Stay Properly Hydrated
Summer is upon us, which means that it’s hot, humid, and your perspiration rate is at its highest. And the more you...
Yoga Pilates Fusion for Older Adults
By Guest Contributor Sarah Croce Regardless of age, I encourage all my students to think about a daily combination of...
The Cost of Caring For Alzheimer’s and Dementia
There are more than 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a sick, disabled or elderly loved one, according to The...
Taking Control of Your Cholesterol
According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the number one leading cause of deaths in the...
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack by Dr. Jeffrey Wuhl
As a cardiologist, I’ve run into a similar problem over the years: there is much confusion about what defines a heart...
Navigating Medicare: What is Covered by Your Plan?
Medicare is government-subsidized health insurance for individuals over 65, as well as those with specific medical...
Grandpa’s Not So Grumpy After All!
A study performed in 2012 by the University of Warwick in England found that happiness actually increases with age....
