Category Archives: Aging

Assistive Technologies That Help Elderly Seniors Stay at Home

Posted ago by Marty

Helping an aging parent remain independent and living in their own home has become a little easier in recent years, thanks to a host of new and improved assistive technology products.

Elderly Patients Routinely Prescribed Risky Drugs

Posted ago by Marty

Doctors in the United States routinely prescribe potentially harmful drugs to older patients, and the problem is particularly acute in the South, a new study shows.

A ‘Senior Moment’ or Something More?

Posted ago by Marty

Alzheimer’s is one of the most greatly feared diseases, and despite intensive ongoing research, there is still no cure or viable treatment. With age, there is a certain level of forgetfulness. So how can you tell if a loved one is experiencing common growing ‘old’ pains, or if it is something more?

86 is the New 16 – Just Like those Taco Bell Seniors!

Posted ago by Marty

As Geriatric Care Managers serving Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Delray Beach, we have programs and can introduce options that help seniors to think young even though they may be getting older.

Is it Hearing Loss, or Dementia?

Posted ago by Marty

Sometimes things are just like they appear – and sometimes not. For many seniors, it can be difficult to determine if early signs of memory loss are related to dementia, or something as simple as hearing loss.