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Colorado Springs eldercare
Protecting elderly parents
Fraud
July 2, 2011
A Colorado Springs man was recently found by police to have given over $130,000 to individuals in a scam according to KKTV. Events such as these...
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Asthma often mistaken for heart disease in the elderly
Asthma
May 23, 2012
People over 65 also have asthma and often face an uphill health battle as a result, a new study suggests. Once hospitalized, these individuals are...
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The revolving door of dementia care
eldercare
May 15, 2012
Most elderly dementia patients are cared for and die in their homes and cared for by a family member, rather than in an institutional setting,...
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Social networking growing at a fast rate among seniors
senior citizens
May 2, 2012
The mHealth community, despite its obvious love of at-home monitoring for those with chronic conditions, is missing a major opportunity to create...
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Vaccinations...not just for kids
eldercare
April 18, 2012
Most people think that vaccinations are just for kids, but adults, especially seniors, need their shots too. Here's a breakdown of what...
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Many US Cities Not Prepared for Aging in Place
Aging in place
April 4, 2012
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging conducted a survey six years ago that showed less than half of participating cities were...
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Know the warning signs...
malnutrition
February 14, 2012
Malnutrition is a serious senior health issue. Know the warning signs and how to help an older loved one avoid poor nutrition.According to Mayo...
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Can you die from a broken heart?
Heart Attack
January 23, 2012
There really is such a thing as heartbreaking grief, suggests new research that finds losing a loved one can increase the risk of heart attack...
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Senior housing in 2012 and beyond
eldercare
January 12, 2012
The economy is still the number one reason that many seniors have delayed moving into a senior housing community. Other reasons include: utilizing...
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Older Driver Awareness Week
Older drivers
December 6, 2011
December 5 through 9 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week.The first of the baby boomers turn 65 this year, so the population of seniors will be...
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