Many older europeans choose to move into some form of senior housing. But each year more and more choose to stay in their homes. It’s not a black-and-white choice, and whatever arrangement you choose, home care can dramatically expand your…
It’s called the love gene. That’s because the people who have it are some of the most loving and affectionate beings you’ll ever meet. Individuals who suffer from Down syndrome are born, according to WebMD, with an additional chromosome (‘bundles…
Once you’re into your 60s there becomes a lot more to worry about, and you need to take things more seriously if you want to keep your health. Look at falling, for example: each year millions of seniors take a…
Due to the countless advertisements depicting medical alert systems as devices used primarily – or even exclusively – for the protection of the elderly, people often do not recognize just how useful they can be in various other situations. But…
What is it about Alzheimer’s disease that makes it so difficult to communicate? Odd as it may sound, it is neither the effects of dementia that make talking to a loved one challenging, nor the lack of willingness in either…
If you have ever researched or thought about getting a medical alert for an aging parent, you have probably asked this question. (As you definitely should!) It’s a critical question that everyone should ask along with important considerations like: How…
Independence is among the most valuable virtues for a senior. According to the American Association of Retired Persons, almost 90 percent of seniors prefer to age in their own place instead of moving to assisted living or a retirement home.…
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