Due to the various types of wheelchairs available to seniors, choosing the right one can be challenging. A wheelchair can help you remain as independent as possible and allow you to get around easier. Manual versus Powered Wheelchair Most seniors opt for a traditional manual wheelchair. In fact, the UCSF Medical Center Disability Statistics Center Read more >>
Thomas Glass, an assistant professor at the Harvard School of Public Health, advances a surprising argument for seniors living alone to get out of the house and attend community events. He says, “Social and productive activities that involve little or no enhancement of physical fitness lower the risk of all causes of death as much as Read more >>
Coping with the death of your spouse is often one of the most difficult things seniors face as they age. Not only is it the loss of a best friend and confidant, it’s the loss of a life partner. All of the responsibilities of the home and family are left to the widow or widower, Read more >>