My father passed away almost 2 years ago at age 97. Much to our chagrin, while in his eighties he was still climbing on his roof to clean the gutters and he shoveled snow. I suddenly found myself in the role of caregiver when he unexpectedly caught pneumonia at age...
I haven’t worn much make-up for a very long time – usually, just mascara, a bit of blush and some lip gloss, because I rarely went anywhere “important”. But now that I have joined a group of woman, I’m feeling compelled to wear a bit...
Stairways can be a huge problem for seniors or anyone with limited mobility. They become difficult and dangerous to navigate. Falling down stairs is one of the leading causes of injuries to seniors. Stairs can also limit the ability of a senior to remain in their home...
Senior Citizens and Fall Prevention By Guest Writer: Ruth Rogers Every year, many senior citizens have a fall. Not all of the falls are devastating, but many of them are. Falls can cause broken or fractured bones, loss of motor function and independence, and even...
Today I read an article in the AARP Bulletin Today entitled “Can Training With Computer Games Keep You Driving Safer and Longer?” by Julie Halpert( http://tinyurl.com/yz9snxf ) which made me very concerned for the safety of all drivers. Below is the...