With Singapore’s senior citizen population rising so is the number of suicides committed by the elderly.  In 2017, Singapore had a record number of citizens over 60 take their own life with 129 seniors committing suicide. According to the Samaritans of Singapore, the figure is...

Alec Pronk | Aug 17, 2018

Anyone who needs to carry an EpiPen to stop life-threatening allergic reactions can finally breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to the cost of the lifesaving medication. Teva Pharmaceuticals has been approved to offer a generic version of both the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Mylan, the only company...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 17, 2018

The big electronics retailer, Best Buy, has said that they will be acquiring the health tech company GreatCall for $800 million.  “We know technology can improve the quality of life of the aging population and those who care for them,” said Best Buy chairman and CEO...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 17, 2018

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a healthcare scheme to cover 500 million Indians during a speech to commemorate the country’s 72nd Independence Day.  The new system will roll out on September 25 and is being popularly referred to as ModiCare. 500 million Indians will receive healthcare coverage of 500,000...

Alec Pronk | Aug 16, 2018

Seniors in Lana’i, Hawaii who receive health services in the comfort of their homes will be affected by the 12-year relationship between the Arcadia Family of Companies (Arcadia) and Na Pu’uwai (NP) ending.  President and CEO, Emmet White of Arcadia sent out an informational memorandum to...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 16, 2018

In the United Kingdom, there is a plan to invest £76 million (roughly $96.5 million US) annually for the next three years to build luxury homes to help older individuals stay independent for longer. According to the Telegraph, the homes will be designed specifically for the elderly,...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 16, 2018

According to Stroke Center, nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65. To help offset those numbers, a group of researchers have created a brain scan checklist for those who suffer a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain, to help aid in their care. ...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 15, 2018

Are you wondering about where you can find the best possible medical care? US News has just released the results of its annual best hospitals honor roll and medical specialties rankings to help with the decision process.  2018 The top ten Hospitals, in order, are: The Mayo Clinic, in...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 15, 2018

Japan is facing a hyper-aging population with over 33% of the population over the age of 60, and the skewed age demographics have led to some unique and unexpected results.  Approximately 1 in 5 women in Japan’s prison system is a senior citizen above the age of 65 indicating...

Alec Pronk | Aug 15, 2018

55 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive new identification cards to prevent identity theft, however scammers are seizing the lack of knowledge on the new card to defraud Americans. Medicare began sending out the new cards in April, and communities across the Untied States have been affected by various scams related...

Alec Pronk | Aug 14, 2018

Steve Kennedy from Seattle recently gave his wife an early 30th-anniversary gift that would be difficult to match – it was one of his kidneys. She had suffered from polycystic kidney disease which had left her kidneys scarred and unhealthy.  According to Fox News, last month...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 14, 2018

Across the nation, temperatures are reaching an all-time high and overheating and dehydration amongst senior citizens has increased significantly.  In a study published in US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, researchers recruited...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 14, 2018