Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Bay Area Home Care Assistance locations have partnered with Sur La Table to provide cooking classes to their caregivers as part of their commitment to improving the lives of seniors through its Balanced Care Method™.  The BCM approach to … Continue reading →

We all have items that have been passed down to us from older generations. Often these treasured items become family heirlooms that hold sentimental value. They help us feel a deeper connection to our ancestors and provide us with a … Continue reading →

I recently read a very interesting article on AARP.com about the anti-aging consumer culture that is growing with the aging boomer generation. By 2015, the market for anti-aging products is predicted to grow from $80 billon to a whopping $114 … Continue reading →

According to a new research, laugh lines and wrinkles may offer clues to the health of your bones! A research group has discovered that there is a strong relationship between wrinkles and bone density. The group studies 114 older women … Continue reading →

We tend the think of the Big Apple as a city for the young and middle-aged. But the New York Times recently ran an article in their Real Estate section about the thousands of seniors living in Manhattan. Many of … Continue reading →

Urinary incontinence can be very distressing. As we age, the muscles in our bladder weaken, causing reduced bladder capacity.  That is why incontinence among seniors is a common condition.  Take these ten steps to strengthen your bladder muscles and increase … Continue reading →

Recent studies of the role of language in the aging process revealed that those who are bilingual may have a better chance of delaying the development of dementia in old age. Through a series of studies, researchers found that the … Continue reading →

A recent study published by the British Medical Journal, found that certain widely prescribed antidepressants are not as safe as they were thought to be. The study found that seniors on these medications had an increased risk of stroke, falls, … Continue reading →

As the aging population continues to grow, researchers are searching for new ways to help seniors stay healthy and independent as they age. In an interview on new assisted living technologies, three experts describe the new in-home sensory technology that … Continue reading →

For many seniors, there comes a time when then must downsize their homes and cut back on the amount of “stuff” they keep around. Sometimes seniors must downsize to prepare for a move. In other cases, they must cut back … Continue reading →