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Your skin is your biggest organ, and it’s the only one you can’t live without. So it’s important to take care of it. But what does that mean? It means protecting your skin from the sun! As we all know, blocking the UV rays of the sun is critical for slowing down the aging process. Read more >>

One component of aging is usually a decrease in activity, which can result in loss of flexibility, strength and agility. While exercise can’t stop the aging process, it can slow down the effects. Some physical activities are especially beneficial to seniors. Here are five of the best ways for seniors to enjoy better physical health: Read more >>

Old age is unfair. Not only do our bodies become older and less capable of the things they used to be able to do easily, but our minds can diminish, too. However, remember that your brain is a muscle, too. And if you don’t use it, you lose it. Ten Free and Fun Games For Read more >>

You spend years looking forward to the day when you can retire. You dream about how you will spend that extra free time and what life will be like with no strict schedules. However, retirement is not always as grand as it seems, and many seniors choose to take on a part-time job for those Read more >>

The U.S. Department of Justice Launches Elder Justice Seniors are often at the mercy of those who are supposed to care for them, which means they can be taken advantage of. Unfortunately, Elder abuse and financial frauds are rampant in the U.S.: • Data shows that 10% of Americans over 60 are victims of elder abuse Read more >>

According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1.6 million older adults in the US go to the emergency room for fall-related injuries each year. Many of them never return to their own homes again, instead moving to assisted living communities or nursing homes because of injuries they sustained in the fall, their fear Read more >>

Taking care of a loved one day in and day out can create enormous stress for caregivers, which is why it is so common to hear stories of caregiver frustration and burnout. Just as airlines advise parents to place oxygen masks on themselves before they help their children, caregivers must remember to attend to their Read more >>

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Today’s caregivers can tap into a network of caregiver support resources to help them handle stress. From social media to blogs that feature current and former caregivers, there’s a wealth of options to choose from — there’s even a host of caregiver books and memoirs. But in the early ’90s, when I was just starting out in Read more >>

The market is filled with a variety of options for medical alert devices. When you’re considering one for you or your loved one, you’ll discover that a number of companies offer similar products. Each, however, has its own set of pros and cons. To decide on the best device for your needs, opt for one Read more >>