While many people associate extreme old age with failing health, new research suggests that many centenarians live independent, healthy lives.
Deteriorating health top reason to leave home, seniors say
May 29, 2008
Half of all seniors cited deteriorating health as the number one reason they would leave their homes, while nearly one in four said they would move due to a desire to live in seniors housing, according...
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
En route to recovery
By
Brett Bakshis
May 01, 2008
Rehab Road is the jewel of an Ohio facility’s progressive therapy environment that helps prepare residents for their trip back home.
Wrist action
Jan 30, 2008
The new CodeWatch transmitter from RF Technologies gives residents wristwatch-like comfort. The small, lightweight device feels familiar and comfortable, which helps put residents at ease.
Weighty matters
Jan 30, 2008
Tanita’s PW-630U wheelchair scale is designed to make it easy for residents to get on the scale and be stable. The durable, portable unit is equipped with wheels, allowing caregivers to bring the...
Tech toys
Jan 30, 2008
The nation’s top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from...
Alzheimer’s setback
Jan 30, 2008
Amyloid inhibitors, once considered the secret to preventing Alzheimer’s, have been found to be ineffective in the treatment or prevention of the disease, a new study has found. According to senior...