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When an elderly loved one falls, it can be a scary experience for everyone involved. Repeated falls can be especially frightening since you never know whether a fall will result in a minor injury or a serious catastrophe. You may…

You may think of education as something that takes place in your youth, but continuing to learn over the entire course of your life is important. Older adults can benefit significantly from taking on new tasks, learning new skills, or…

Pneumonia is a common illness that affects millions of people every year. While pneumonia can occur at any age, it is most often found in older patients.  Learn more about the 4 stages of pneumonia and why it’s so prevalent…

When it comes to aging, many older adults wish to remain in their own homes to maintain a certain level of independence. While some seniors are able to live at home without any outside assistance, others need help with daily…

It can be easy, when your loved one appears to be a shell of the vibrant human being they were in their youth, to treat them with less respect or awareness of the human being that they still are. Even…

The vast majority of younger people underestimate senior citizens’ ability to use the internet. A large number of seniors are highly computer literate, and those who aren’t may still have a basic knowledge of how to use the internet. However,…