The National Institutes of Health (N.I.H.) report that “Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint of any age.” Unfortunately, insomnia does affect more than half of all adults age 60 and older. Stud
3 Wise Investments for Seniors
Just because you’ve saved up for retirement doesn’t always mean you’ll have the funds necessary to get you through it. It’s hard to plan for everything that can come with retirement, especially higher
Why Our Hearing Worsens As We Age
The physical process of hearing is a marvel – wonderful sounds like music, conversation with loved ones, waves crashing on shore and more are picked up by our ears and transmitted to our brain for pro
Common Scams Targeting Seniors
You can’t always protect your loved ones from unpleasant experiences, but you can reduce the likelihood that they will become victims of a scam. Remember, if an offer seems to good to be true, it prob
Staying Fit Despite Limited Mobility
Even with limited mobility, you can still be active and stay fit while enjoying a variety of exercise options. Regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits plus it can be fun and even soc
Exercises to Improve Stability and Balance
A fall at any age can result in serious injuries that take time to heal. For seniors, injuries resulting from a fall can have significant impact on daily life. Balance and stability are essential for
Gifts for Someone on Bed Rest & Elderly
In this unique video clip that is part of an eHow video series on elder care you can learn about great gifts for someone on bed rest and elderly with help from a senior services professional Valerie S
Am I Experiencing Depression or Grieving?
Although the two overlap, there are distinct differences between depression and grieving. Identifying these differences in the elderly is a bit more challenging mainly due to other age related changes