70-year-old George was tending his garden, as he’s always done for many years. In fact, he could not imagine living where he couldn’t practice his green thumb skills as often as weather permitted. On

Now that you are retired, you may be looking forward to doing many activities you didn’t have time for when you were working. More gardening perhaps; that woodworking hobby you’ve always wanted to set

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

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

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

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

As seniors age, it’s important to consider whether they will continue to live in their homes, and what assistance they may need to be safe and secure. Currently, about 90% of elderly people intend

In a health crisis, prompt emergency medical treatment can greatly increase the patient’s chances for survival. When a life-threatening illness or injury occurs, such as dangerously low blood sugar, a serious head injury, a

For many seniors, living independently is the ideal. You haven’t worked hard all your life to sacrifice your freedom, privacy, and independence in your golden years. However, health and safety may be a real