Exercise has many benefits, and for Parkinson’s disease patients, it may serve an even larger purpose than merely maintaining fitness. Parkinson’s researcher, Dr. Jay L….
Can Exercise Fight Parkinson’s Disease?
December 27, 2011
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Stuck in the Suburbs
December 23, 2011
A shocking and often overlooked statistic is just how many Americans 65 and older will be virtually stuck in communities with poor or non-existent public…
Home for the Holidays: Creating a Senior-Friendly Season
December 20, 2011
Most importantly, during holiday gatherings, slow down and be sure to include elderly relatives in family traditions. Ask them how they would like to celebrate…
How Your Hearing Aid Might Be Protecting Your Brain
December 16, 2011
While we may not always notice small changes to our senses as we age, our brains definitely do. A recent study from the University of…
Home for the Holidays: Warning Signs that Care is Needed
December 13, 2011
As soon as the front door opens to welcome friends and family in, even before hugs are exchanged, an unexpected disheveled appearance of a loved…
Finding Joy and Balance During the Holidays
December 9, 2011
The holidays are not always holly jolly. In fact, many people experience exhaustion and depression while friends and family members are in the mood to…
Home for the Holidays
December 6, 2011
Season’s greetings sometimes greet family members with alarming signs that additional care or daily assistance is needed in the home of aging loved ones. With…
Diabetes: A Worldwide Epidemic
December 1, 2011
We’ve all heard that U.S. citizens, as a whole, are getting larger. What we don’t typically hear about is that diabetes is also on the…