Often times, when we think “Medical Alert Systems”, we think of that commercial from the 1980’s in which an elderly woman falls and desperately cries out, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!”. What a frightening message....
Who doesn’t love a good discount? Although, the senior discount can feel like a bit of a double-edged sword. While we all might enjoy (and need) the extra savings, we may not feel flattered that we’re being offered it. If we’re able to accept our...
Tremors at any age can be worrisome. Many of us have experience isolated trembling when fighting off a bad flu or when frightened. But in older people, or in people of any age who have them with regularity, tremors can be a sign of something else going on in the body...
Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing our sense of fashion. Stylish senior fashion exists! It’s very easy to continue to dress the way that we dressed in midlife, or even early adulthood. While being comfortable may be more important than always...
Finding the right resources can make all the difference in life. Are you or do you know a senior who had chosen to age-in-place? (For more info on aging in place, click here). Are you looking for ways to maintain or increase your independence while you live at home?...
One doesn’t have to be older to have balance issues. While younger people can suffer from balance problems, it is much more commonly found in the older population. Balance and strength challenges often go hand in hand, or rather foot-in-foot. Balance and Age...
