We asked the experts what you need to know about medical conditions that can beset older adults in the summer months. Here are their hot-weather tips for seniors: Heat Exhaustion...
We asked the experts what you need to know about medical conditions that can beset older adults in the summer months. Here are their hot-weather tips for seniors: Heat Exhaustion...
Sure you’re mindful of applying (and reapplying) sunscreen. But healthy skin requires more. We asked a few experts for 3 quick senior skin care tips. Block UV rays. “As we...
Our activity levels often increase with the temperature. In the summer months, we’re all eager to be more active and to make the most of those extra minutes of day...
“We do not stop exercising because we grow old,” suggested fitness guru Kenneth Cooper. “We grow old because we stop exercising.” Not all of us are going to be Robert...
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. At least that’s what the song says. It’s time for big events like summer travel and family reunions. It’s also time for unrealistic expectations...
If your mood and energy level sink when the days get shorter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Charla Anderson, Texas regional director of clinical operations at Oceans Healthcare,...
This year, Lifeline’s founding father, the inventor of medical alert systems, turns 90. Gerontologist Dr. Andrew Dibner first came up with idea for the Lifeline medical alert device when wondering...
Many of the most common mistakes that caregivers make while caring for their aging parents can be avoided simply by being aware of them. By taking note of these oft-made...
While many seniors host and cook for their families during the holidays, others travel to see their families in other cities or states. If you fall into this category, you...
As the American population ages, the number of family caregivers increases, too. That means taking care of your loved ones and yourself. One significant health impact for caregivers is –...