The National Council on Aging sponsors this event, which is held on the first day of fall each year. This year's theme is "Strong Today, Falls Free Tomorrow," reflecting the role of fitness and overall health in the growing public health issue of falls and fall-related injuries in older adults.
Read More »Extreme heat, floods, tornadoes … Mother Nature is a mad scientist! When you need home healthcare, you have enough challenges, but what about when a blizzard, hurricane or other natural disaster comes your way?
Read More »For seniors who live alone, staying safe is imperative. Recognizing the importance of keeping aging loved ones safe at home, Right at Home has compiled an extensive Home Safety Checklist for family caregivers to use to ensure their older loved ones avoid home safety hazards.
Read More »Do you know someone who can’t throw anything away? "I may need it again someday!" they protest, and resist any encouragement from friends and family to discard useless objects.
Read More »Falls are a serious matter for older adults. Falls send more than 2 million seniors to the hospital every year, and sadly, many of them are subsequently unable to return to independent living. A serious fall resulting in a fractured hip, a dangerous laceration or a brain injury is often the trigger for a move to a nursing home.
Read More »Here's an innovative new supportive housing option for older adults.
Read More »We hope that our later years will be marked by good health. But our goal should be the best quality of life, even if things turn out differently.
The risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases as we grow older. How can we prevent these potentially catastrophic events?
Is retirement time also the time to downsize? A new survey reveals a surprising trend.
Read More »New studies reveal the health benefits of living in a neighborhood where we feel connected to others.
Read More »Grandparents and grandchildren influence each other's physical and emotional well-being in many powerful ways.
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A surprising number of baby boomers are moving. Will their new homes be suitable if their care needs change?
As you brighten the winter months with candles, lights and greenery, be sure to take a few safety precautions.
Read More »Phishing, phony sweepstakes and too-good-to-be-true offers ... cyber-scammers often target seniors.
Read More »Most Americans want to grow older in their own homes. What can our government agencies do to help make this possible?
Icy sidewalks, power outages, and darker days that can lead to depression … what can we do to help our elderly relatives stay safe and healthy during the winter months?
Seniors are at higher risk of sight-robbing eye conditions. Vision rehabilitation helps them make the most of their vision and learn new ways of doing things.
Think you don't have a balance problem? If you're older than 40, you might be less steady than you think!
Rehabilitation helps stroke survivors recover. In-home care helps families help their loved one.
Read More »Hospitals report a steep uptick in serious head injuries — and seniors, not athletes, accounted for most of the increase, says the CDC.
Recovery in a patient's own home after a hip or knee replacement offers many advantages.
Read More »History shows that when a natural or manmade disaster strikes, people balk at evacuating if they must leave beloved companion animals behind.
Read More »Research continues to refine our understanding of this health problem, which takes the lives of almost 30,000 older adults in America each year.
Read More »Elder abuse is a serious crime. But what an older adult's choices put their own health and safety at risk?
After a series of tests, the doctor Mom's behavior and memory changes are most likely due to Alzheimer's disease. What now?
Bipartisan economics advisors say older adults today have fewer family and friends to help them — and that's a problem.