According to the National Council on Ageing, more than 92% of seniors usually suffer from one chronic disease and 77% of them even suffer from two. The deteriorating health problems such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes […]
As people age, they may be faced with making the decision as to whether to move out of their existing home where they have raised the family. Too often, these homes are not conducive to the […]
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, the body we had at 55 will be very different from the body we have at 75. Many issues, both genetic and environmental, affect […]
BY DR. ALLEN WEISS An old adage is again proving true: What we think will happen, happens. Essentially, as we age, we become what we think we will become.
Just as it’s a good idea to adapt other parts of the house to accommodate the needs of older adults who want to age in place, it’s also best to upgrade the lighting in the home […]