New European Union research has connected the use of cloud technology and independent living for seniors.  The H2020 In Life project has developed tools for seniors with cognitive impairments to live a healthier and safer life using cloud technology. Researchers focused on tools that can...

Alec Pronk | Aug 9, 2018

The opioid epidemic in teens and young adults has gained national coverage, but these issues go beyond those demographics, reaching the senior citizen community as well.   Wink News states that, “an analysis of government data shows more than 500,000 Medicare recipients received high doses of opioids in 2016, with...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 9, 2018

Startup companies with a focus on technology are starting to focus on something else as well – the growing number of seniors who are willing to let technology make their lives a little easier. While the older generation isn’t well-known for adopting technology, more than half of...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 9, 2018

Retirement is becoming an increasingly distant prospect for many senior citizens as more elderly Americans face bankruptcy.  High medical expenses, a disappearing social security net and an increased cost of living are all contributing factors to the bankruptcy woes of America’s senior citizen population. A study...

Alec Pronk | Aug 8, 2018

Clinicians at one of Australia’s largest hospitals have developed a medical initiative, Hospital in the Nursing Home Program, that has proven successful in keeping elderly aged care...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 8, 2018

An invasive type of tick known to be an aggressive biter has been found in several U.S. states. The scientific name is Haemaphysalis longicornis, but it is probably better known as the longhorned tick. This tick species is native to Asia and the Pacific region including New...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 8, 2018

For women older than 65, heart attacks are the leading cause of death and account for more than half of all heart attacks. A new study now claims that it’s a matter of life or death when it comes to a woman having a heart attack and being seen...

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 7, 2018

Recent changes in Medicare Advantage may mean that more in-home care services will become available over the next few years for chronically ill individuals living at home as well as in senior housing units. This may come as a relief for older adults who were feeling trapped by previous...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 7, 2018

Texas state investigators found senior citizens in four Houston Area assisted living facilities were abandoned during Hurricane Harvey last year.  AARP Texas uncovered the information through an open records request, and the group plans to release a more detailed report in the upcoming days. The Houston Chronicle

Alec Pronk | Aug 7, 2018

Senior citizens will be reaping the benefits with the transition from the $1 fee for Regional Rail rides for travel within Pennsylvania, to free rides with a SEPTA (Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) Key. SEPTA released a press release stating that this change will begin on Sept. 1....

Jodelle Maglaya | Aug 6, 2018

As we get older, a large house can become cumbersome. In addition to there being a lot to maintain and clean, accessibility issues may also arise if there are too many stairs or other obstacles. For many of us, retirement includes moving into a smaller and easier to...

Catherine Marucci | Aug 6, 2018

Two escapees fled a German nursing home facility in favor of attending the Wacken Open Air music festival.  The nursing home alerted police when they found the men to be missing from their residence. Deutsche Welle reported the two seniors were found at 3 a.m. “disoriented...

Alec Pronk | Aug 6, 2018