One of the best gifts you could give mom for Mother’s Day is one that could save her life. Many of us have strong bonds with our mother and as we grow older, parents

We all experience anxiety from time to time. However, older people have a higher risk of experiencing troublesome anxiety that becomes disruptive to life for several reasons: Seniors experience more losses. Older people suffer

Medications save lives and play an important role in managing various health conditions. However, they are often overprescribed, particularly for senior citizens. Polypharmacy – the simultaneous use of multiple drugs by a single patient

Every part of the body changes as we grow older, including the brain. And as the brain changes, mental function changes along with it. Cognitive impairment because of declining mental function is one of

Retiring Baby Boomers make up a new active generation of older Americans. These savvy seniors are embracing recreational vehicles as a convenient, comfortable, affordable way to enjoy the experience of being on the open

Getting out and enjoying nature is a great tonic for senior citizens. Being outdoors increases energy and vitality and makes older people feel more alive. Spending some time outside every day is a simple

There are at least 35 million single seniors in the U.S., and that number will rise as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age. Loneliness is an issue for seniors who no longer have

Alzheimer’s and Dementia are a growing concern for seniors and their families. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and early onset Alzheimer’s, these diseases heavily impact a person’s ability to be

Lori is a 68-year-old woman living with her 72-year-old husband John in the home they’ve owned for the last 32 years. Both decided they wanted to start a walking program but were a bit

A monitored medical alert system installed in the home provides added protection for seniors in an emergency when they can’t make it to a telephone to place a call for help. But what about