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Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the US. It also kills more than 130,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over 700,000 people suffer from a stroke per year or about one person every four seconds. We found something that might really help stroke victims – the Music Glove. And after reading so many positive music […]

Nearly everyone has met an older man or woman who seems to have a zest for life. These individuals have tapped into the secret of aging well – not just living longer, but living well for as long as possible. Living well isn’t just dependent on your bank account, either. Following any of these five strategies

Many seniors are understandably anxious about the prospect of dealing with cognitive decline, and especially serious conditions such as incurable dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, there are ways to slow the process of some forms of cognitive decline. In the article we want to show you how to keep your mind sharp in old age.  The

If you’re over age 40, chances are you are dealing with some degree of presbyopia. This complex term refers to the natural changes that occur with aging eyes. Presbyopia makes it more difficult to read small print, which is the main reason many older people wear reading glasses even if they don’t need glasses otherwise. While

Statins are a specific type of drug that are usually prescribed by doctors to help lower patients’ cholesterol level in the blood. We see a lot of residents prescribed statins in our long-term care homes. The makers of the Statin drugs also claim they help lower the risk of stroke and heart attack. Statins also

Staying social as we age is vital for our health and longevity. A person’s social network can very easily get smaller as we age—retiring from work, friends and family passing away and becoming less mobile are all factors that can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression among older adults. The National Council on Aging

In recent years, doctors and researchers have started to better understand how stress impacts the body. Ongoing stress can be bad for your mental and physical health, resulting in conditions like anxiety, depression and heart problems. Even after retirement, seniors aren’t immune from the effects of stress. Life changes and worrying about health and finances

5 Best Borderline Diabetic Prevention Techniques We’ve always been told that too much of a good thing is bad for us. And while we’re led to believe that candies can cause tooth decay or too much cake can cause obesity, we were never warned about diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose