Dealing with diabetes can be a struggle for many seniors, especially when they are conditioned to instantly change their lifestyle in order to cope with their condition. Although completely shifting to a healthier practices would be ideal, one must remember to take it...
Chinese Government Enhancing Senior Care Services
China has released a guideline on enhancing senior care services for elderlies aged 60 and above. The government released 24 departments, including a national working committee on aging, which aim for comprehensive and improved policies and services for the elderly, a...
Minnesota Politician Delays Medicaid Cuts for Elderly
American politician and current Governor of Minnesota, serving since 2011, is delaying a set of Medicaid rule changes that would have caused about 2,600 low-income elderly Minnesotans to lose benefits, covering home and nursing care for elderly. Mark Dayton ordered...
Perfect Gift for Seniors, Surfing for Inspiration
Are you having some trouble finding the perfect present for your senior citizen loved ones? Well, you may be pleased to know that you're not the only one. Many people are now surfing the web just to get ideas on the most efficient, creative and thoughtful gift that...
HomeFit and CarFit Events for Seniors
Are you using the right type of vehicle for your age and condition? For seniors, this questions becomes even more crucial, which is why the Town ‘N Country Senior Center offered HomeFit and CarFit programs for the older adults in the community. The events aim to...
A Safe Home for Senior Citizens
A safe home is one that's well-kept. As we age, we become more prone to various domestic accidents making it even more important to maintain the order in every room in our homes and keep them up-to-date with the latest security measures. Here are some tips in keeping...
Christmas Gift Ideas for Seniors
Coming up with an ideal Christmas gift for our elderly loved ones can be quite a challenge - though we may be quite familiar with many of their needs, we'd also want to make this one extra special to give greater emphasis on the season. Surely though, the grandmas and...
Reforming Senior Care in Quebec
A new bill has been passed in Quebec that is set to reform senior care there. The bill aims to help seniors who do not want to be institutionalized. It would give them the means to be taken care of at home. The bill recognizes the fact that most seniors would rather...
Senior Citizen Housing Taxes Face Possible Discontinuation
Redevelopment plans for Gates Circle has been giving government and other local officials a headache. They have been trying to determine whether it is righteous to provide senior citizen homes with tax exemptions. TM Montante Development spearheads this project, with...
Senior Care Unit in Clinton Memorial
Not all hospitals have senior care unit and that's a terrible lack. At Clinton Memorial Hospital that disadvantage is being remedied already. The hospital is opening its own senior care unit. The new unit is aimed to help with senior psychiatric care. According to an...
Keystone College Students Play Santa
Seniors tend to feel lonely during the Christmas season. This is especially true if they are living away from their families. That's why students and staff from Keystone College would like to cheer them up a bit. They are playing secret Santa to the seniors of Home...
How Can We Protect Our Elderly Loved Ones from the Feeling of Neglect?
The feeling of neglect can be extremely traumatic for senior citizens. As people age, we may feel less needed by our younger loved ones and this emotional condition may lead to worse cases such as depression and the instinct to recoil from society. In order to...
Preventing and Countering Heat-related Illnesses for Seniors
A mere heat discomfort can lead to even worse outcomes such as dehydration and heat stroke. This can be particularly dangerous for older adults whose bodies' tolerance against these complications have significantly decreased through time. In order to protect senior...
Habitat for Humanity Helping Veterans in Need of Home Repairs
Times can be hard on senior citizens, particularly since they no longer work to receive a steady income. As a result, whatever money they receive or have left, from pensions or savings, is allocated to pay for basic necessities and healthcare costs. They then have to...
The Importance of Knowing Your Environment
Being aware of the potential risks in your home's area can save you from a lot of trouble in the future. This awareness becomes even more important for senior citizens who sometimes have difficulty protecting themselves in times of danger or when they encounter...
Community Senior Assistance Efforts
Nowadays, seniors do not only have to worry about all the health-related risks that accompany aging. As if these concerns are not enough, now they also have to be extra careful not to end up dealing with scammers who prey on the helpless elderly. For this reason, it...
Smoke Detectors in a Senior’s Home
Many senior citizens underestimate the importance of having functional fire alarms and smoke detectors in their homes. These devices may not be able to carry you out of your house when a fire occurs, but they will allow you to realize its presence sooner, giving you...
Firefighters Volunteer to Create a Wheelchair Ramp for Veteran
On November 7, several trucks gathered around Jerry and Neita White’s home in Clark County, Las Vegas. Jerry White is an 83-year-old World War II veteran who suffered from several emergency surgeries and strokes in the last couple of years. He spent over 20 years...
The Real Deal about Stair Lifts and How it Changes Lives
Although getting a stair lift can be expensive, the convenience it provides to the owner surpasses every cent spent for one. Stair lifts are usually electrically powered, although there are some models that have battery backups which are ideal for power outages. This...
Paralyzed Brothers Recovered and Now Certified Mentors
Two brothers living at Sturgeon Bay have undergone two separate accidents that caused them paralysis. The older one, Eric Murrock, 29 years old, suffered spinal injuries after diving from a boat into very shallow water last July 3, 2010. His younger brother, Brian,...