Category: mobility
12/9/2013 - The Geography Of Aging: Why Millennials Are Headed To The Suburbs
by admin on December 9, 2013 6:54 pm
One supposed trend, much celebrated in the media, is that younger people are moving back to the city, and plan to stay there for the rest of their lives. Retirees are reportedly following suit. Read the full article at Forbes.
12/9/2013 - When it’s better to rent a home in retirement
by admin on December 9, 2013 6:45 pm
Many argue it’s best to own a home in retirement instead of renting one. But there are exceptions. Read the full article at MarketWatch.
12/5/2013 - Caregiving goes digital - and lets Boomers age in place
by admin on December 5, 2013 6:47 pm
While nothing beats the human touch, health care innovators, researchers and educators predict that gadgets will soon turn the home into a medical nanny, keeping tabs on everything from pill-taking routines to signs of imminent crises. Read the full article at USA Today.
11/27/2013 - Boomers Need to Talk About Long-Term Care
by admin on November 27, 2013 8:46 pm
No one wants to talk about death, illness or divorce. Unfortunately, you may have to raise some unpleasant issues when you speak with family members over the holidays if you want to ensure a successful retirement. Family issues are just about the only thing investors don’t plan for, and it could hurt them in retirement,… Read more 11/27/2013 - Boomers Need to Talk About Long-Term Care
11/25/2013 - Estrogen Won't Make Women Sharper After Menopause, Study Finds
by admin on November 25, 2013 6:03 pm
Low levels of the hormone estrogen are not to blame for mood swings and poor memory after menopause, a new study suggests. “These study findings provide further evidence that a woman’s decision about hormone therapy use during early postmenopause should be made independently of considerations about thinking abilities,” said lead researcher and Center on Longevity… Read more 11/25/2013 - Estrogen Won't Make Women Sharper After Menopause, Study Finds
11/21/2013 - Signs of Aging, Even in the Embryo
by admin on November 21, 2013 4:37 pm
Senescent cells are involved in many of the ravages of old age. Wrinkled skin, cataracts and arthritic joints are rife with senescent cells. When researchers rid mice of senescent cells, the animals become rejuvenated. Read the full article at The New York Times.
11/20/2013 - Dementia Patients Still Getting Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes
by admin on November 20, 2013 6:26 pm
More than one out of every five nursing home residents is still being given powerful antipsychotic drugs despite a growing consensus that they are inappropriate and often dangerous. These drugs frequently are given to “calm” dementia patients even though many are approved only for the treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia. Read the full article… Read more 11/20/2013 - Dementia Patients Still Getting Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes
11/19/2013 - Federal cuts hit seniors who want to live at home
by admin on November 19, 2013 8:40 pm
For seniors desperate to avoid nursing homes, government-funded services such as free rides to doctors’ appointments are key to independent living. But the $80 billion in deep federal budget cuts this year has trimmed many such services, putting seniors more at risk of losing their ability to live at home, according to a survey of… Read more 11/19/2013 - Federal cuts hit seniors who want to live at home
11/12/2013 - Experts Reshape Treatment Guide For Cholesterol
by admin on November 12, 2013 5:26 pm
The nation’s leading heart organizations released new guidelines on Tuesday that will fundamentally reshape the use of cholesterol-lowering statin medicines, which are now prescribed for a quarter of Americans over 40. Read the full article at The New york Times.
11/6/2013 - 6 tips for averting America's looming long-term care crisis
by admin on November 6, 2013 5:57 pm
Is the U.S. prepared for the coming long-term care needs of retiring baby boomers? Probably not, according to Dr. Bruce Chernof of the SCAN Foundation. But new ideas are emerging. Read the full article at PBS NewsHour.
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