Volunteering is inherent in the fabric of America. From Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia fire brigade to the early settlers who helped one another build houses and barns, people have relied on one ano...
It is estimated that 28% of hospitalizations among seniors are due to adverse drug reactions. Medication-related problems are among the five top causes of death in people 65 years old and older, after...
Summer drawing to a close means we are quickly approaching the flu season. The flu (or influenza) is a contagious disease that spreads around the United Sates every winter. It can spread through being...
The great conundrum of aging: we want to live to a ripe old age, but we don’t want to become “old” in the process. While we pray for a long life and the good health to enjoy it,...
Whether you’re one of the growing number of seniors in America (those over 85 are the fastest growing segment of the population!), or charged with the sometimes daunting task of caring for one, it is ...