The Most Fatally Misused Drugs are Legal!
Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids. The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl—is a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social...
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Crime Prevention Tips for Older Adults
Crime and the fear of crime create special problems for the elderly. Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility, not just a job for law enforcement. Seniors can learn how to protect themselves from crime by following these simple, commonsense suggestions. At...
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Fall Prevention and Home Safety Hit a Tipping Point
In speaking with some colleagues about fall prevention over the last couple months the theme of a perceived tipping point has come up several times. When I joined the senior market back in early 2011 the term "aging in place" was not heard or spoken by many people...
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Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children
Grace and Grit: Insights to Real-Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children and their Parents by Fritzi Gros-Daillon, is a highly praised collection of stories about the transitional stage from home to senior care. The challenges of moving the elderly from one home...
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Tips for Fall-Proofing a Home
Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. Many of these falls could be prevented by making simple changes. Below are some simple steps that you can take to help reduce falls...
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February is Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and there are many things people can do to reduce their risk, such as being more active. Research shows that physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease...
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Falls at Home Can Be Prevented
Falls can be prevented. Here are some simple things you can do to keep yourself from falling. Talk to Your Doctor Ask your doctor or healthcare provider to evaluate your risk for falling and talk with them about specific things you can do. Ask your doctor or...
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Age Safe® at Home in Massachusetts
You don’t need to be a Red Sox fan to understand the value of being “safe at home.” One of the criteria of an older adult’s residence qualifying as “Home Sweet Home” is that it has to be a safe environment, free from the threat of accidents, and accessible if...
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Congress Passes RAISE Family Caregivers Act
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and sustain a national strategy to recognize and support family caregivers in the United States. This bipartisan legislation has been endorsed by over 60 aging and...
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10 Reasons for Boomers to Go Nuts in 2018
For the roughly 75 million Americans who make up the baby boom generation, a healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons against age-related diseases. "It's vital at any age to adopt good habits to live a strong, fit and healthy life," says Dr. Mike Roussell, a...
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