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Balance and Falls: Overcoming Fear

A preventable epidemic currently affects millions of people aged 65 and older and causes upwards of $20 billion in direct medical costs every year. That expensive and prominent outbreak is falls, which remain the leading cause of injury deaths and hospitalizations among seniors. In fact, 1 in 3 older adults have fallen, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Coping with the loss of a loved one

Mary Davolt and her husband Raymond had discussed the topic of death. The couple, who was married for 73 years, had even made funeral arrangements. “We knew it was inevitable, especially at our age,” Mary says. “We definitely talked about it.” Still, when Raymond passed away on March 31, 2011, Mary says she was not ready for the flood of emotions.

Senior Safety Behind the Wheel

Many of us remember the thrill of getting the keys to our first car and the new sense of independence that came with it. On the same token, seniors forced to surrender their keys often feel a significant loss of independence.

Guide to Winter Preparedness

The winter season presents many challenges for seniors, who are statistically more prone to hypothermia, driving accidents due to severe conditions, home fires, and injuries resulting from falls.

Finding Age-Friendly Personal Fitness Trainers

The fitness abilities and needs of seniors vary dramatically, and a personal trainer can be the key to reaching your fitness goals – no matter what those are.

Where do you want to spend your golden years?

A recent study conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) sought to find Baby Boomers’ preferences for future living arrangements.

What Makes Us Happy?

Searching for the key to happiness? Iowa State University researchers think they’ve found it. The school’s gerontology program recently conducted a study that identifies the predictors of happiness and depression late in life.

Adding Years To Your Life

What is the best way to ensure you live a longer, healthier life? Is it exercising? A healthy diet? Not smoking? Limiting alcohol intake? While each behavior is critical in its own right to enjoying a healthy life, combining these four behaviors might be the best way to extend your golden years.

Studies connect socializing with quality of life

The relationship between physical activity and vitality is well-documented, but multiple recent studies have also revealed an increasingly stronger link between social interaction and mental and physical well-being for seniors.