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With the holidays approaching, a road trip may be in your plans. It's always best to be well prepared when taking a road trip...

Fall-related injuries are the leading cause of injury deaths and disabilities among persons aged 65 years and older. Over half of...

As we age, our bodies go through many changes. Some of these changes are visible and quite noticeable. Many are more subtle and...

Your skin naturally changes as you get older, partly from lifestyle factors, and partly from the aging process itself. While most...

Voting is an American right possessed by every citizen. However, seniors often have trouble getting to the polls to cast their...

"Hospice" is a word no one with aging family members wants to hear. It feels too much like either giving up, or foisting what...

Our home should be a safe haven. This is one of the reasons that, as seniors feel the effects of limited mobility, they gradually...

Seniors and caregivers often ask how common is hearing loss, when they discuss their health plans. According to the Hearing Loss...

Memory loss is a common complaint among seniors and their caregivers. The good news is there are easy ways to improve memory that...

Going back to college this semester is tough because if you're not only a student but also the family caregiver. Although you...

Prescription medications can be quite helpful when taken correctly, but taken the wrong way, it can cause many different...

Reminiscing can have many positive effects on an aging adult. According to the American Psychological Association, therapy using...