Monthly Archives: October 2011

Some people wish they could live forever, but what about simply living longer?  Scientists have started testing seniors age 100 and older for DNA samples in longer living adults. 100 centenarians are taking part in this test and “scientists think … Continue reading →

The baby boomer generation has been planning for retirement for some time, but will they be able to afford it?  With the economy still in recovery, many boomers have been forced to put their future plans on hold.  According to … Continue reading →

October 20th was World Osteoporosis Day and while some people may not know it, over 40 million Americans have either contracted this disease or are at risk for it.  It is a debilitating disease which affects the bones and is … Continue reading →

Wandering among those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementias can present a serious problem for both caregivers and families. Until recently, asking authorities to issue a Silver Alert was one of several things that individuals could do to track … Continue reading →

Breast Cancer Awareness month, spanning the month of October, is in full effect with people showing their support in a number of ways. Whether it is a pink ribbon on your lapel or professional athletes sporting pink shoes, one thing … Continue reading →

Everybody travels.  Whether it is for pleasure or out of necessity, it is an inevitable reality that people will have to leave their homes for extended periods of time.  For many people travel has become an incredibly easy experience to … Continue reading →

According to the Guinness World Records, Marie and Gabrielle Vaudremer turned 101 on Oct. 2, making them the world's oldest pair of twin sisters. These Belgian twins celebrated their birthday at Chateau Sous-Bois retirement home with a birthday cake and … Continue reading →