Category: mobility
3/7/2016 - Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging
by admin on March 7, 2016 5:38 pm
The arts in their myriad forms are enhancing the lives and health of older people — and not just those with dementia — helping to keep many men and women out of nursing homes and living independently. With grants from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Institute on Aging, incredibly… Read more 3/7/2016 - Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging
1/28/2016 - Step training may reduce fall risk for the elderly
by admin on January 28, 2016 6:49 pm
Step training focused on improving gait and balance may help prevent falls among the elderly, a recent research review suggests. Read the full article at Reuters.
1/25/2016 - The Surprising Secret to Aging Well
by admin on January 25, 2016 9:43 pm
A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging says it’s all about the bones. Read the full article at Next Avenue.
1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents
by admin on January 19, 2016 5:22 pm
HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace for home repair, maintenance and renovation services, has partnered with the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) to launch an online resource center focused on the needs of individuals who want to age in place. The resource center provides articles and advice, project cost information and connects homeowners with prescreened local… Read more 1/19/2016 - New online service targets aging-in-place residents
11/20/2015 - Small Residences for the Elderly Provide More Personal, Homelike Care
by admin on November 20, 2015 6:36 pm
For greater warmth and nurturing, seniors are turning to small residences and privately owned care homes that are often unmarked in residential neighborhoods. They are usually newer, sometimes cheaper, and generally offer more customized care than most nursing homes. Read the full article at The New York Times.
11/12/2015 - Obesity Rises Despite All Efforts to Fight It, U.S. Health Officials Say
by admin on November 12, 2015 6:36 pm
Despite years of efforts to reduce obesity in America, including a major push by Michelle Obama, federal health officials reported Thursday that the share of Americans who were obese had not declined in recent years, and had edged up slightly. Read the full article at The New York Times.
11/9/2015 - It's Never Too Soon To Plan Your 'Driving Retirement'
by admin on November 9, 2015 9:48 pm
“Retirement is something that happens to all of us,” Betz says. “Maybe we even look forward to it. You prepare for it, you make financial plans, you think about what you’re going to do.” But most seniors don’t do that when it comes to driving,” says Dr. Emmy Betz, an emergency medicine specialist who does… Read more 11/9/2015 - It's Never Too Soon To Plan Your 'Driving Retirement'
9/28/2015 - Hearing Loss Costs Far More Than Ability to Hear
by admin on September 28, 2015 4:29 pm
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting adults, and the most common among older adults. An estimated 30 million to 48 million Americans have hearing loss that significantly diminishes the quality of their lives — academically, professionally and medically as well as socially. Read the full article at The New York Times.
9/21/2015 - Exercise May Help Keep an Aging Mind Agile
by admin on September 21, 2015 8:51 pm
Regular exercise may help seniors’ minds stay as agile as their bodies, a new study finds. Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.
9/18/2015 - U.S. startups aim to help seniors 'age in place'
by admin on September 18, 2015 6:17 pm
As more American seniors plan to remain at home rather than enter a nursing facility, new startups and some well-known technology brands are connecting them to family and healthcare providers. Read the full article at Reuters.
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