Financial scams are on the rise, and seniors are the hardest hit. As a group, US residents aged 60+ suffer losses of $3 billion annually. With the digital boom, scammers’...
Getting older is scary. Or at least we’re told it should be. And the fear makes sense. Our society doesn’t always value older adults. Plus, we may worry about health...
Urine incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control resulting in leakage of urine involuntarily. It commonly occurs in old age and women are more affected by this condition than...
Excessive fear of the dying process, also known as Thanatophobia is quite common in the elderly population. As we grow old, the thoughts of our death become more prevalent and...
As we grow old, we face a significant decline in our cognitive health - the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. If left unmanaged, mild cognitive decline (MCI) may...
Exercise can prevent an estimated 100,000 deaths of older adults each year. People 65+ who get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week can help delay or prevent...
The first motion picture to be recorded was in 1878; it was 2.11 seconds long. And the first feature-length film, The Story of the Kelly Gang, was released in Australia...
As we get aged, we may require assistance from local resources and services to help us in common daily living activities. “211” is a vital call service that can refer...
Some seniors have a hard time managing their finances as they grow older. This can make it hard for them to function independently, not to mention leave them open to...
Most of us are aware of the benefits of regular exercise in old age, yet we abstain from regular exercise by giving many excuses. Lack of regular physical activity makes...