Four Facts About Seniors and Drinking Alcohol
1. Alcohol contributes to 60 percent of falls - Because seniors often lose their dexterity and flexibility they may have balance problems...
Top Six Exercises To Improve Balance and Coordination
Understandably, individuals become less active as they become older because our bodies take longer periods to repair. Nonetheless,...
Tips To Help Manage Stress
Stress. We need enough of it to keep getting out of bed every morning, and not too much that we get sick. Physiologically, the stress...
All About Falls
To truly avoid falling, it helps to understand the specific risks in older adults. To walk normally, a human being needs freely moving...
The DANGERS of Self-Monitoring Medical Alert Device
“Don’t self-monitor a medical alert device. Just DON’T do it.” Paul Joseph, the heart and soul behind Emergency Medical Services Pty...
You Are Never Too Old To Own Another Pet
When two lonely souls meet by accident, it is love at first sight. Little Eddie has just turned 14 years old. This senior, yet spritely,...
Social Connections Essential At Any Age
Finding and maintaining strong social connections can be a challenge at any age. And unfortunately, according to survey data, the number...
Water Exercises
Arthritis and joint pain can make working out the last thing seniors want to do. However, water exercises can relieve arthritis and joint...
Sporting Spotlight on Sean O'Hara
What struck me right away about Sean O’Hara is his sense of fun. At 82 years young he is the first to tell you that “the older I get,...
How To Stay Safe In Your Home For Longer
What Is A Medical Alert System? A medical alert system is a wearable device that helps you summon emergency assistance when needed. They...