People's sense of hearing is impacted as they age. Approximately 1/3 of individuals between the ages of 65-74 exhibit some level of hearing loss which increases to 50% for seniors over the age of 75. Many of these individuals may not know they are suffering from a hearing loss and some might not want to admit it. read more

Driving is yet another change when people age. It is always important to drive safely or it may be necessary to find other viable options to meet mobility needs. Let's look at some of the changes that can affect the ability to drive safely especially as people age and also what can be done to continue to drive as safely as possible. read more

Nowadays there are many apps that can help us as we age, mainly because seniors are increasingly using mobile technology. A Pew Research Center report estimates that 42% of people over 65 own smartphones and 67% use the internet. Seniors often use different apps than younger generations due to their particular needs, and many apps even focus on them specifically. read more

October is designated as Healthy Lung Month. It's an annual time to stop and think about your lungs, but you shouldn't be limited to thinking about them only at this time of the year. read more

Although the condition has no known cure, there are many activities for dementia patients that may mitigate the loss of memory and cognition or even improve an individual's condition. Many loved ones of seniors find themselves in the position of communicating with their aging loved one through various stages of dementia (often Alzheimer's particularly), so it becomes very important to keep them active and engaged. read more