Poor vision may increase your risk of falls by preventing you from seeing obstructions in your path. The following are five common conditions that can affect your ability to see properly.
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15 Minutes to Better Balance, Strength & Flexibility for Seniors
We’ve got 14 activities to help you improve your balance, build strength and increase coordination so you can reduce your risk of falls.
Designing a Home for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
There are many ways to modify the home that can help a loved one manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s better.
The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Experts confirm that, when practiced under the guidance of a qualified instructor, yoga is actually a great method of exercise that offers countless benefits for seniors.
Best Devices and Apps for Video Chatting with Seniors
If you are searching for the best video chatting devices and apps to help you stay in contact with your less tech-savvy and technology-shy senior loved one, here are our best recommendations.
Could Getting a Hearing Test Prevent a Fall?
A hearing test and a visit to the audiologist can help to diagnose a balance disorder, which may increase your risk of a fall.
How to Identify the Signs of a Stroke
Because time is of the essence, knowing the signs of a stroke are important. This burden often rests on family and loved ones to notice the signs of stroke and seek help.
Flu Season is Not Over Yet – Stay Protected
The flu can affect persons of any age. In fact, young children and adults over the age of 65 are at most risk for developing complications related to the flu.
Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Rest: Why They’re Not the Same
Although the terms heart attack and cardiac arrest are often used interchangeably, the two medical terms actually reflect very different conditions with different causes and treatments.
Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women
The notion that men are at greater risk may be because some heart disease symptoms in women differ from those in men – making it difficult to diagnose.