Category: mobility

2/17/2014 - Caring for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Paul Divinigracia does not consider himself a saint. But to observe how he cares for his wife, Virgie, now 11 years into Alzheimer’s disease, you might think otherwise. But there is no question that being the full-time caregiver of a family member with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia requires constant adjustments. New challenges… Read more 2/17/2014 - Caring for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

2/13/2014 - Long-Term-Care Insurance Priced by Gender

Deciding to buy long-term-care insurance is a big financial commitment — even more so if you are a woman. Last year, Genworth Financial and other big insurance companies adopted gender-distinct rates for long-term care insurance — which means that if you are a woman, you will now pay more than a man for the same… Read more 2/13/2014 - Long-Term-Care Insurance Priced by Gender

2/6/2014 - Through a growing number of senior villages, aging in place becomes easier

A generation or two ago, many Americans assumed that when they grew older and more frail, they would go to a nursing home or assisted-living facility. But aging looks different now, and along with embracing dating sites and Zumba classes, today’s older Americans — 88 percent of those 65 and up, according to a recent AARP study—… Read more 2/6/2014 - Through a growing number of senior villages, aging in place becomes easier

1/31/2014 - More elderly get care from families than paid workers

“By far, the lion’s share of people getting care are getting it from family caregivers rather than from paid care workers,” says John Schall, CEO of the Caregiver Action Network in Washington, D.C. “There’s no question that family caregiving is really the backbone of the long-term care support services in this country.” Read the full… Read more 1/31/2014 - More elderly get care from families than paid workers

1/23/2014 - Students Devise Products for Adults With Dementia

Finalists in the Stanford Center on Longevity’s Design Challenge aim to help people with cognitive impairment remain independent longer. Read the full article at Forbes.

1/20/2014 - High-tech upgrades may let boomers live independently in their own homes longer

As more baby boomers enter retirement, many may see their homes get a high-tech makeover. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

1/7/2014 - Racism May Speed Cellular Aging In African American Men

Researchers at the University of Maryland reported today that racism appears to accelerate aging in cells. In a first-ever study of its type, researchers found that African American men who reported experiencing negative effects from racial discrimination have shorter telomeres, the DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes that are considered biomarkers for biological aging.… Read more 1/7/2014 - Racism May Speed Cellular Aging In African American Men

12/13/2013 - An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys

While that is a scary thought for some people, the common perception, that the only real choice is between ignoring the difficulties faced by elderly drivers and taking away the car keys, is wrong. “We’re evolving in our thinking,” said Jodi Olshevski, a gerontologist and executive director of the Hartford insurance company’s Center for Mature… Read more 12/13/2013 - An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys

12/11/2013 - Exercise as Potent Medicine

Exercise can be as effective as many frequently prescribed drugs in treating some of the leading causes of death, according to a new report. The study raises important questions about whether our health care system focuses too much on medications and too little on activity to combat physical ailments. Read the full article at The… Read more 12/11/2013 - Exercise as Potent Medicine

12/10/2013 - Exercise Reduces Men's Risk Of Dementia And Chronic Disease, Study Shows

Exercise now and you’ll surely reap ceaseless rewards later, a new study suggests. Men with healthy habits, including regular exercise, are 60 percent less likely to suffer from dementia and cognitive decline later in life, according to findings in a Welsh study. Read the full article at Huffington Post.