The US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report on bed rails was stark. They estimate that 175 adults died because of the bed rails that they had installed on their beds and that nearly 40,000 adults had been injured over the…
After a lifetime of people walking around their feet can start to fall into a state of disrepair. The fatty padding on the soles wears away leaving joints exposed and open to damage. The skin tears, there are sprains, neuropathy,…
As we start getting older, it can really help to purchase a stairlift. However, if you want it to last you will need to clean the stairlift regularly and that can be quite an intimidating task if you’ve never done…
If you have new dentures or new partial dentures, you’ll want to make sure that you don’t hurt yourself while eating. We’ve got a list of the worst things that you can eat with dentures to help you out. Plus,…
Getting into bed can get harder as grow older. Older adults may lose upper body strength, they may have flexibility issues or joint pain and medical conditions such as Parkinson’s or arthritis, or dementia to contend with. That can mean…
Research says that if an older adult spends too much time in bed they’re are likely to experience difficulty with their health. This can lead to everything from constipation to bed sores. They also say this is one of the…
Medicare and Medicaid are often used in the same way in the same sense in conversation. There is, however, a real difference between the two systems. While they are both government programs that help with health care costs, did you…
A quick Google search will result in the discovery of many companies who offer hearing tests online and for free! But are these tests worth what you pay for them or do they actually work? Do Online Hearing Tests Work?…
Research reveals it’s our If you’re in your golden years, then it might be a good idea to consider using a multivitamin. Why? Well, because research shows that it’s harder for our bodies to absorb vitamins and minerals from our diet as we get older. …
One great way for a senior to pass some time, even if only for a few moments is to tackle a riddle or two. Our list of riddles for seniors provides some of our favorite riddles plus some great sources…
