There are many elderly issues relating to retirement, health, and aging. Here are some questions to ponder: 1) Where to live? Move to a warmer climate in order to avoid harsh winters? 2) Downsize the house? Eliminate stairs,...

Don’t Ignore Signs of Poor Hearing If your elderly parents, or a senior you know, has age-related hearing loss, they may have a difficult time hearing what others are saying. Or, they may be unable to tolerate loud sounds....

According to the National Institute on Deafness, one third of our elderly parents have hearing loss. And, upwards of 50% of those over 85 have hearing loss. Clearly, seniors lose hearing as they age. Hearing loss may be the...

Home provides comfort and security. As aging progresses, more and more services are being delivered at home. Groceries, transportation, and medical appointments are all services who increasingly cater to consumers being in their home. For many elderly, the solution...

It is easy to understand why seniors, and our elderly parents, prefer homecare services. The benefits also extend to family members, who may be trying to provide time and resources while juggling atomic family responsibilities. Here are just a...

In general, older adults being treated for cancer may have some/all of the following characteristics: Elders may be less tolerant of certain cancer treatments. Certain drugs effect people differently, and the immune system may already be compromised due to aging/health...

There are complexities involved when elders age. As well, there are related complexities to senior care planning. -- Diagnosing the elderly with cancer can be very difficult. First and foremost, seniors may be hesitant and apprehensive about reporting health problems....

Exercise is healthy for seniors. We hear this message all the time. Stay active. Keep an aging body in shape. Maintain muscle strength. Yes, physical exercise helps in any number of ways...improving blood circulation, keeping muscles...

Record setting high temperatures already! Not only did heat come suddenly, but it came forcefully. Keep Your House Cool: Seniors (and also young children) are most at risk because of poor temperature regulation systems. When I visit my parents, I...

Within the past week, I have gone from wearing winter coat and gloves, to shortsleeves and shorts. Admittedly, I do prefer the latter temperature conditions. It does feel that summer is finally making an appearance. But, just today, a...