The Older Americans Act and Senior Independence

In a sense, the Older Americans Act of 1965 was both ahead of its time and long overdue. Overdue, in that any government concerned with social welfare needs a comprehensive infrastructure to ensure Read More

What Is Gerontology?

It is different from “Geriatrics”, which is often confused with Gerontology, a field of study. Geriatrics is a medical sub-specialization for internists or family practitioners who get advanced Read More

What Is Geriatrics?

Geriatrics is the treatment and care of elderly individuals. The age range for these patients is not clearly established. It is, however, more common for patients to be treated by geriatric Read More

Average Nursing Home Costs Rising

Nursng Home Costs Have Risen To An All-Time High In April of this year, CNNMoney reported on new data from Genworth Financial, the Richmond, Va.-based financial-security company, that published a Read More

Multiple Sclerosis Life Expectancy | Symptom Plans

The diagnosis may be expected. It may come entirely out of the blue. However the news comes, when it does, multiple sclerosis life expectancy will be at the top of the list of all the concerns to Read More

What Is A Certified Nursing Assistant

Professionals For Basic Needs Nurse practitioner. Phlebotomist. Pediatrician. Anesthesiologist. You may be surprised at the amount of medical terminology beyond “doctor” you’ve come to understand Read More

Simple Online Tools Identify Most Pills

In the course of managing illness, general aches and pains – nearly any condition that affects the human body – pills are commonplace. It’s possible for a person to be reliant upon so many Read More

Home Safety Checklist for Seniors

A Check For Household Hazards that Affect Seniors There’s good reason the axiom “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” stuck. Not only is it timeless, but you’d be hard pressed to find Read More

Signs and Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Understanding the signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is important for care givers. MS is a chronic disease that presents many challenges to those diagnosed with it and their caregivers. Read More

6 Types of Elder Abuse | Senior News

The World Health Organization defines Elder Abuse as, “a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair”. This devastating problem is Read More

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