Monthly Archives: September 2011

Today, September 23, 2011, is Fall Prevention Day!  You may not realize it, but falling can result in serious injuries, especially among seniors. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. As we age, physical changes … Continue reading →

The elderly population – those aged 65 years or older – in the United States is expected to double from approximately 35 million to more than 70 million by 2030.  With these staggering statistics, one might think a top priority … Continue reading →

When it comes to the elderly, some of the most common diagnoses are Alzheimer's disease and depression. Up until recently, most people felt that anxiety disorders declined as people aged, but just the opposite is true. Most older adults with … Continue reading →

Eric Dishman, a healthcare researcher for Intel, has spent the last ten years of his career trying to find solutions to the technological and societal problems we face in caring for the aging. In a lecture for TED, he shares … Continue reading →

An article published yesterday by USA Today discussed some startling facts about the declining physical and emotional health of middle-aged women. In America, women in this age group are experiencing a steady rise in depression, obesity, smoking and chronic diseases. … Continue reading →

Hiring a home caregiver for your aging parents can be challenging. With so many home care companies claiming to be "the best," it can be very difficult to weed out the less than desirable agencies to reach those that are … Continue reading →

Great article on NPR that discusses how when it comes to predicting whether someone will have Alzheimer's disease, new diagnostic tests for the illness aren't as good as old-fashioned quizzes of thinking and memory.  Read more about the study and … Continue reading →