Safety is a big concern for seniors and their families, especially as more baby boomers are embracing aging at home. Homes they’ve owned for decades that were perfect for raising children may not be a
Balance In Older Adults May Improve With Hearing Aids
In The Laryngoscope journal, researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, describe how they found older patients with hearing loss appeared better able to balance wh
Preventing Falls
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4 Serious Complications of Diabetes Specific to the Elderly
Many Complications of Diabetes have been known to give rise to other non-related symptoms. That is why you should read this article and get health knowledge that will greatly help you.
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Preventing Falls is Important to Senior Health
When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for every
Make Your Home Elder-Friendly
After spending all your life dealing with all the hustle and bustle, a point comes when you just want to wind down and stay with family. However, there are many homes which don’t settle well for older
Helping Older Adults to Prevent Falls
Unfortunately, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall every year. These falls usually cause serious injuries such as fractures and trauma which may make it hard for them to move independently. Plus
Why Home Modifications Can Keep You Safe?
Home modification is an increasingly important resource for the elderly and people with disabilities, because it helps them to age in a more comfortable and familiar environment. Home modifications ad
Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
Hip fractures are serious fall injuries that often result in long-term functional impairment, nursing home admission and increased mortality. As our population ages, the number of hip fractures is lik
Medical Alert System For Seniors
Most older adults prefer to live in their homes rather than a nursing home; therefore, it is important for family members to create a safe living environment at home. Since many seniors are vulnerable