FIRST IN A SERIES: EASY ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDERCARE
Each person is unique in how they age, in their family situation, and in challenges they face as they age. However, the fundamental t
The Workout That Works For Seniors of All Ages and Mobility Levels: Resistance Training
Think you’re too old and frail to work out? Think again! The health benefits of daily exercise are widely known, but seniors facing health and mobility issues may feel working out is beyond their abil
4 Serious Complications of Diabetes Specific to the Elderly
Type-2 diabetes is a condition that affects over ¼ of Americans over the age of 65.
Although there has been a dramatic and alarming increase of type-2 diabetes among young people, it has increased at
SuperAger Brains Yield New Clues to Their Remarkable Memories
HIGHLIGHTS Brains of 80-year-old SuperAgers look 30 years younger They have nearly 90 percent fewer tangles linked to Alzheimer’s Brains have whopping supply of neuron related to higher social intelli
Healthy Aging Policy Brief
Older Americans are calling for a shift in the way we think and talk about aging. Rather than focusing on the limitations of aging, older adults across the nation want to focus instead on the opportun
Exercise Could Stem Alzheimer's Onset
Researchers have discovered yet another reason to hit the gym.
A new study of older adults who were at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease claims that moderate physical activity can prevent shrinka
Hearing Loss Could Lead to Dementia
If hearing loss goes untreated, a condition called “auditory deprivation” occurs; this has been confirmed by scientific studies. Seniors with hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop deme
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