Sep 7, 2015 | Aging In Place, Home Health News, Senior Health
As Americans age, many choose to move to senior living communities. The extensive services and amenities offered by communities designed for senior living encourage residents to live vibrant, active and healthy lives. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, some...
Sep 3, 2015 | Aging In Place, Assisted Living News, Senior Health
The Baby Boomers are known for their strong sense of independence. Eighty is the new sixty but it’s likely that most will need to rely on others as they age. More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the US, and they are living longer, healthier lives. By the year...
Aug 31, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
Scientist and entrepreneur Richard Caro recently stated in an interview that future technology innovation will change the way people grow older. For instance, tech may one day even delay physical decline, he speculated. But already, technology is changing — or soon...
Aug 24, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
As individuals age, most hope to retain the ability to make their own choices. Experts say that is possible — with the right planning. A new pilot program from the National Council on Aging is teaching people to master aging, with a significant focus on gaining the...
Aug 16, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
A new study finds that eating specific foods may slow the rate of cognitive decline among seniors, even when the individual is not at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Over the years, studies have identified a number of additional behaviors that may help seniors...
Aug 10, 2015 | Aging In Place, Independent Living Tips, Senior Health
Do you treasure memories of the time you spent with your grandparents as a kid? Maybe you called them excitedly to share straight-A report cards, or maybe you even spent summers with them. If you were lucky enough to have your grandparents with you as an adult, they...