A new study indicates that when women take part in strength training exercise, they tend to live longer lives. That’s what the research coming out of Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, California, says. The study looked … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Stay Independent as You Age
One of the biggest concerns that people have as they get older is their independence. The vast majority of people want to maintain the lifestyles that they have lived for as long as possible. No one wants to need to rely on others to make … [Read more...]
Is There an Elevated Alzheimer’s Risk for Veterans?
A new study focused on veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the likelihood that they would develop cognitive issues in the future. They found that those that were exposed to explosive blasts and suffered traumatic brain injury … [Read more...]
Why Finding a Physician Specializing in Seniors is Tough
There’s a big disparity in the selection pool when it comes to doctors that specialize in senior care. As of 2021, there were only about 7,300 U.S. based physicians that specialized in geriatric care, according to one survey. To put it in … [Read more...]
Steps to Take to Help Fight Growing Waitlists
One of the biggest issues that we see negatively impacting seniors in the care industry right now is a lack of providers. More and more often, seniors in need are finding themselves placed on waitlists for these services, with no end in … [Read more...]
Combating Ageism in the Care Industry
A recent NPR article talks about ageism and how it is a lot more common than the average person might think. Even within the world of senior care. Unfortunately, this article has some truth to it. Ageism is pretty common in our … [Read more...]
The Pros and Cons of Back Surgery for Seniors
A recent study found that one in eight seniors–more than ten percent–that have back surgery end up back in the hospital for more treatment within a month or less. Over the course of six months after release, more than one in four find … [Read more...]
Should You Take Aspirin Daily?
Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
What Medical Costs You Should Expect as You Age?
As you age, you’re likely to experience costs associated with your health. Getting a handle on these things early can help you to be prepared. Knowing what to expect is a good way to plan ahead. Additionally, it’s important to … [Read more...]
What Does Divorce Mean for the Senior Years?
Divorce is a very real part of our world. Statistics state that about 40 percent of first marriages end in divorce. If someone has been married more than once, the divorce rate increases significantly. And while this might not … [Read more...]
How Senior Care Can Fight Isolation
According to some estimates, about 25 percent of those individuals over the age of 65 in the US live in some sort of isolation. Isolation looks differently for different people. Your older loved ones (and yourself, for that … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]