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www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association. Information on Alzheimer’s and helpful materials for caregivers. They also have a 24/7 helpline. www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society provides information on everything about cancer. They have a toll free number you can call for additional information, as well as the website and extensive reading material. www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association … Read more
www.aarp.org The American Association for Retired Persons. Information for adults over the age of 50. www.eldercare.gov This eldercare locator will help you find information on senior care services. www.ncoa.org The National Council on Aging site includes articles on many aging related topics www.benefitscheckup.org Part of the National Council on Aging website, this site can help … Read more
I’ve spent some time recently researching large button telephones that would be the best and easiest for use by seniors. I have taken into account features that many elderly people may need. In my research I found phones that incorporate many awesome features and I narrowed it down to a couple of phones that will … Read more
If your parent is getting older and you can’t reach them because they can’t hear the phone ring then you probably spend a lot of time concerned about where they are, what’s going on with them and if they are safe. Our top rated large button telephone for seniors can give you the piece of … Read more
The age of the world’s population today is the highest, or oldest, it has ever been. In the year 2000 there were 600 million people age 60 or older. In only 6 years (2006) that number had grown to 700 million. By the year 2050 the geriatric and senior populations combined are expected to reach … Read more
Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke. What are the symptoms and what can you do?
How to tell the difference
Between dementia and Alzheimer’s and normal age related memory loss.
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Fall Prevention Each year more than 33% of adults over the age of 65 fall. The most serious injury related to these falls is a hip fracture. Only 50% of elderly people who are hospitalized with a broken hip after a fall are able to return home to live independently after their injury. Why is … Read more