Could Yoga Be the Key to Fall Prevention?
Elderly fall prevention can involve a variety of components, including keeping a clean house, wearing the right shoes, and seeing a doctor regularly. But research now also shows that yoga for seniors can also be an effective method of fall prevention for
Part V: Caregiving: Navigating the Medical Journey
Unless you have medical training, it’s hard to be completely prepared for everything that happens when a parent needs...
Tips for Healthy Aging
Aging is one of the inevitabilities of life; it’s unavoidable. Over the years, our bodies begin to change both...
Recommended Immunizations for Older Adults
August is National Immunization Month—an annual observance to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of...
Use It or Lose It: Keeping Your Mind Sharp to Maintain Independence
You may have used the phrase “use it or lose it” to describe muscles and the work needed to keep them strong. While...
What To Do If You Suspect Your Parents Are Being Abused
It’s a sad reality that there are people within our society who prey on those who are weaker than them, and...
Self-Care for Caregivers
A retired professional and active volunteer at a local museum reached into her pocketbook and pulled out a picture...
Stress Management For New Caregivers
The act of caring for an aging parent is not one that many plan in advance. Instead, caregivers are thrust into a...
Health Coverage for Everyone, Everywhere
This past weekend, in honor of World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) promoted universal healthcare as...
Diagnosed with Prostate or Testicular Cancer? Benefits May Be Available
Guest Blog Written By the Outreach Team at Disability Benefits Help If you find yourself facing down a cancer...
Exercise and Diabetes
It is estimated that 29 million people are living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. Diabetes is a...
