Exercise and Diabetes
Learn about the benefits of exercise for diabetes control, exercise tips for diabetics, and how medical alert systems, such as the Active Guardian and Mobile Guardian provide safety and peace of mind.
Caregiving Part III: How To Hire A Caregiver For A Loved One
Caring for an aging loved one is a difficult job. And whether you have the bandwidth to take on the caregiving...
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...
Reversing Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Thanks to a promising new study published in the Fall 2014 issue of the medical journal Aging, the nearly 5 million...
Exercises to Improve Mobility
Think of your body as a machine. As a machine needs fuel, your body needs nutrients to move and function. As a machine...
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...
