Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head injuries, and can increas
Alzheimer’s Exercise Program That Could Stem Alzheimer’s Onset
This Alzheimer’s exercise program could be a strong reason why you should hit the gym according to recent discoveries.
A new study of older adults who were at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease cl
5 Simple, Drug-Free Ways To Reduce Lower Back Pain
Pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and one of the main reasons Americans miss work. For example, 31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time, according to the
4 Eye-Opening Facts About Aging Eyes And Vision Problems
Most Americans know that aging eyes and vision problems go hand in hand. In other words, vision problems begin to increase as they age. What they may not realize is that reduced vision quality is also
Caregiving and Ego
As a caregiver I have often wondered how ego falls into caregiving. Since one of the definitions I found for ego is “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance” that makes it an important piec
Ask the Pharmacist: Caregivers, Take Care
Approximately 42 million Americans provide unpaid care to an ill or disabled adult and new research shows the stress associated with this responsibility can have a negative effect on a person’s health
Simple Ways Baby Boomers Can Boost Heart Health
It’s rare to find a person who hasn’t been affected by heart disease in some way. As the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Contro
Computer Use and Exercise May Fight Memory Loss
Using a computer may protect against memory loss late in life, as long as you also make sure to exercise, a new study suggests.
In the study, which included older adults, computer use and exercise red