February 10 was Safer Internet Day 2015. If you missed the festivities, now might be a good time to refresh on some good practices to stay safe when venturing out onto the World Wide Web. For seniors, Internet safety is especially important as they are...

What a Memory Café Is Memory Cafés are a welcoming and safe place for individuals with any type of dementias or cognitive impairment. They provide a space for individuals, caregivers, loved ones, friends and those affected by dementia or cognitive...

One of the most challenging aspects of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s is adjusting to the troubling and sometimes abrupt changes in personality and behavior. The following are steps to help family caregivers with common Alzheimer’s care situations...

Summer is a great time to plant a garden for people of all ages. For seniors, it can be something fun, productive and fruitful to do on their own or with their loved ones. Not only does it offer an activity as you plant the garden, it also provides...

Long term care refers to the assistance that individuals with various health conditions may require on a daily basis, and over a length of time. The type of assistance required can range from bathing, dressing and eating to care that is provided by...

The Value of In-Home Care About the Report Caring for America’s Seniors: The Value of Home Care is a report that has newly been released. This report provides detailed information on the increasing role of professional home care in the United States of...

Summer is on its way, and with it comes the promise of warm weather, long days and outdoor fun. But for senior citizens, summer can also pose some serious health risks. As we age, our bodies become less able to regulate temperature, making us more...

Technologies for Aging in Place Motion sensors or a robotic medical exam may save your life someday. Today’s upsurge in remote health-monitoring technology is redefining the landscape of “aging in place,” the decision to continue living in one’s home of...

At times, life can be harsh for older people. Comedians joke about “senior moments.” Corporations downsize, particularly letting go of employees over age 55. Hair products press for covering up the gray, while anti-aging cream and Botox® promise to smooth...

The beauty of winter turns part beast when arctic air, icy conditions and mounds of snow prove particularly dangerous for older adults. To help seniors stay safe when the thermometer drops, even in the warmer climates of the country, follow these...