Seniors' Health/Medicare

A new 15-point index, developed by the Cardiovascular Health Study, offers hope for early intervention and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease in the elderly.

Dec 4, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

The Wii has been used a tool to rehabilitate people with strokes and brain injury says one physiotherapist

Nov 30, 2009 - Sean McMullen

Dreaming of playing endless rounds of golf when retiring? Work instead: it's better for your physical and mental health, study finds.

Nov 24, 2009 - Marcia Passos Duffy

A walking cane or stick is a valuable tool to help with balance and confidence. This article examines some basic features to take into consideration before purchasing.

Nov 22, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

There are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and as many as 10 million family caregivers, according to the Alzheimer's Association annual report.

Nov 21, 2009 - Lynsie Slachetka

Learn the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia as well as their causes.

Nov 19, 2009 - Megan Jungwi

Medicare fraud steals billions of dollars a year from taxpayers. This article will explain how to identify Medicare fraud and how to protect against false claims.

Nov 18, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Shopping for footwear can be difficult when feet are painful, swollen or an awkward size. Online shoe shopping solves the problem by sending shoes direct to the home.

Nov 16, 2009 - Kathleen Duffy

Increased quantities of some nutrients coupled with decreased activity and possible impaired absorption are the challenges facing senior citizens

Nov 15, 2009 - Peggy Williams

Due to the high costs of prescription medication, having a strategy is important when navigating the Medicare D system.

Nov 15, 2009 - Dianne Gloeckner

Due to medical advances, people with disease live longer, and there are more family caregivers than ever juggling responsibilities of caregiving and work.

Nov 10, 2009 - Claudia M. Lenart

The longer one lives, the greater the impact of stress caused by free radicals. A new study shows pigments in plant- derived foods can minimize stress' harmful effects.

Nov 8, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's are busy times for traveling. Seniors should consider some extra precautions to take to ensure their trips stay safe and healthy.

Nov 5, 2009 - Wendy J Meyeroff

How is the flu different from a cold? What are other mistakes older adults and their doctors make? Find out and minimize flu risk this season.

Nov 5, 2009 - Wendy J Meyeroff

Humana, one of the largest Medicare supplemental health insurance providers, offers Humana Medicare Advantage Plans, Humana Medicare Part D, and various Medigap policies.

Nov 4, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Each year the media goes crazy warning about the dangers of flu. What few reports note is the risks of pneumonia during the season, especially for seniors.

Nov 3, 2009 - Wendy J Meyeroff

Medicare Advantage health insurance plans, while administered by private insurance companies, are within Medicare insurance and offer a full range of benefits.

Nov 3, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Arthritis is a disease of joint disorder, which troubles nearly 350 million people worldwide. Total knee arthroplasty is the most recommended treatment for arthritis.

Nov 3, 2009 - Prakash Thulasimani

Medicare Part D, which adds prescription drug coverage to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), is one of several Medicare insurance options for seniors 65 and older.

Nov 3, 2009 - David Harris-Gershon

Choosing the best hearing aid is like choosing any product - it's a matter of weighing the pros and cons of the many hearing aids on the market.

Oct 26, 2009 - Jeanne Grunert

The abdominal pain of diverticulitis can make a grown man cry. To prevent or slow the progression of diverticulosis, medical experts advise an alkalyzing high fiber diet.

Oct 23, 2009 - Susan Etchey

Teaching elderly people how to do Internet searches stimulates their cognitive functions, resulting in better memory and decision-making abilities.

Oct 22, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Once older workers hit 50, they often lose the ability to sleep deeply, suffering also from worry that no sleep will come even though they may still have to get up early.

Oct 15, 2009 - Marie Thomas

A decline in immune function is a common phenomenon in the elderly. Well-designed nutrition supplement programs can strengthen immunity.

Oct 6, 2009 - David Olle

Making wise lifestyle decisions now will determine your quality of life and happiness in later years independent of your current age.

Oct 6, 2009 - Alicia Richardson

It is estimated 10 million people in the US today have osteoporosis, and millions are at risk, according to the National Institute of Health. Is the alkaline diet a cure?

Oct 4, 2009 - Susan Etchey

Sweden offers the Cadillac of community-based, long-term care for older citizens who want to live independently at home as they age. What does it take?

Oct 3, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

One much-discussed challenge for Americans is to maintain a strong social network as retirement and aging take a toll on family and friends. Maybe an Age Bank would help.

Sep 30, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

Get ready for the brave new world of personal service robots. Robots can be used to help elderly people stay healthy, and age at home.

Sep 29, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

Japan has service robots to help provide eldercare to frail elderly citizens. Do US seniors and boomers want robotic pets, a robotic nutritionist, or robotic caregivers?

Sep 29, 2009 - Ellen Freudenheim

The aging brain combined with common medications makes older adults more vulnerable to traumatic brain injury with more severe consequences.

Sep 28, 2009 - Dan Paul Burgess

Seniors who participate in regular exercise can reduce commonplace risks such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, muscle loss, and diabetes.

Sep 25, 2009 - Terah Talley

Seniors can help protect themselves from getting shingles by getting a shingles vaccine. Read on to find out how it works and what is in the vaccine.

Sep 25, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

The risk of getting shingles increases with age and the only way to decrease the chances of getting the painful infection is to get the shingles vaccine.

Sep 24, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

Zostavax can help prevent shingles. Find out about the effectiveness, side effects and how long the shingles vaccine lasts.

Sep 23, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

There are no hard and fast rules governing the best living situation for the elderly. Some should remain in their own homes, while others thrive in a group setting.

Sep 22, 2009 - Kim Higgins

With Alzheimer's disease rising quickly the struggle to pinpoint a cause becomes dire and early prevention measures a necessity.

Sep 22, 2009 - Tammie Doerler

Medicaid part D is designed to provide older Americans with drug prescription coverage at low cost. Making sense of the plan's details requires thorough investigation.

Sep 20, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Age-related macular degeneration accounts for nearly 60% of blindness in elderly adults of European descent. No reliable screening protocols have been established.

Sep 16, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Selecting a gift for a family member who has dementia requires research and planning. Work with the health care providers to choose the perfect gift for any occasion.

Sep 13, 2009 - Rosalie Thompson

Regular exercise helps protect against type 2 diabetes, by kick starting the muscles' mitochondria, burning up fats and sugars to lower diabetic blood sugar levels

Sep 10, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

Disasters come in all forms - hurricanes, bioterrorism, ice storms, earthquakes, floods, pandemics and fires. Caregivers' jobs make planning for survival a complex task.

Sep 10, 2009 - Maria Blanco

If elderly people can remain physically active, stay well nourished, take care of foot problems and manage their medication, it can help prevent them having falls.

Sep 3, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

Older Americans have different concerns that need to be addressed in order to be prepared for an emergency.

Sep 3, 2009 - MaryEllen Libraro

Putting together a disaster survival kit for an elderly or disabled person can save her life in the event of an emergency.

Sep 2, 2009 - Victoria Nicks

Besides treating patients with dignity, respect and compassion, hospices should aggressively manage pain, provide appropriate care and allow revocation at any time.

Sep 1, 2009 - George Daleiden

Remaining healthy is a priority for older adults and proper sleep habits improve the quality of life.

Aug 31, 2009 - Dan Paul Burgess

Improving safety in the home environment helps prevent elderly people from having falls and injuring themselves, and allows them to live independent lives.

Aug 29, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

Stair safety is important for preventing elderly people from falling down the stairs and suffering serious injury. Here are some tips for making stairs safer.

Aug 28, 2009 - Sharon Kirby

An estimated five million people in the U.S. suffer from dementia. It affects about 30-50% of individuals over the age of 85 and approximately 1% of people aged 60-64.

Aug 25, 2009 - Ethel Matshiya