Gene is 73 years old and still plays softball. 72-year-old Anita swims, takes art classes, cares for her horse, practices piano and cooks. Jack and Marie, 84 and 76 respectively, go ballroom dancing three

Henry, a 76-year-old, loves to walk and jog. Even at his age, while a bit slower than he was in his 50s and 60s, he keeps up with his friends and gets great exercise.

There is no doubt that individuals 65 years or older are, in general, more active than their counterparts 50 years ago. Advances in medicine have been largely responsible in creating this fantastic change. It

According to the Population Reference Bureau, the life expectancy in the U.S. increased by 11 years, from 68 years in 1950 to 79 years in 2013. With medical advances, people are now living longer

If you are a senior, living alone and without any type of medical alert system, you could be in danger if you suffer a fall, have a heart attack or stroke, choke, or experience

More than ever, seniors can stay at home instead of having to live in an assisted living facility. They want to take care of themselves as much as possible, for as long as possible.

As we age, activities and movements naturally become more difficult, and sometimes impossible. Our bodies are not as responsive as they were when we were younger, and it can be discouraging to find that

More and more seniors are remaining independent and leading active lives into their golden years, and modern medical alert systems incorporate features for those who are more active. Technological advances in the medical alert

Technology is advancing at a rapid rate, and is reflected in the options and features integrated into many medical alert systems. One of the key improvements in recent years has been expanded range, allowing

As we age, our bodies don’t always cooperate as they once did. Balance can become a serious issue for seniors, leaving them vulnerable to potentially fatal falls and injuries. Those who live alone can