It has been documented that strength training improves health. But for elderly who are not conditioned, there is a need to start slowly. A carefully constructed exercise program is needed to build-up some endurance and muscle strength. Before beginning a strength training regime, elders are advised to discuss with...

There are benefits for our elderly parents in strength training! New evidence concludes that older adults who engage in strength training are reducing their risk for a heart attack or stroke. A recently published study followed thousands of people...

The first step in fighting fraud is to raise awareness of scams — not only among older adults who might be targeted, but also among family members and professionals who work with seniors. (elder law attorneys, social services,...

Re-publishing an important reminder for families and adult caregivers. My mother was scammed both on the phone, and in person, and it resulted in thousands of dollars of mistakes.... Fraud targeting older adults has been called an epidemic...

There are benefits to our aging seniors in receiving consistent medical advice and reviews. Sometimes, it is not easy to travel to a doctor's appointment. But, there are an increasing number of options to accommodate the elderly....

Technology dominates the world we live in. And, it is increasing/changing all the time. For our elderly parents, an effort may be required to get "old dogs to learn new tricks". Some seniors may not be interested...or able, to...

You have just returned from visiting your elderly parents...and your father has been diagnosed with dementia. How do you react? Are you tempted to brush aside or deny such information? Recently, research targeting older adults has...

Cholesterol is a natural substance the body makes on its own. Among its benefits, it helps cells make hormones and digest food. In addition to the cholesterol your body naturally manufactures, you can also consume cholesterol in...

As our elderly parents get older, they face increasing challenges. (At some point, we will all experience this!) Many of these challenges are characterized by health issues, and/or physical limitations. It can be quite difficult...

When the unexpected happens, it can cause just about anyone to email work (or your boss) and ask for the day off. Parents face this far too often when an elderly parent becomes ill, or a child can’t...