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Every year, more than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities, but only one in five cases is reported.  Elder adults become targets because they experience physical limitations as they age,…

We’re living longer and healthier lives than ever before in human history. However, if a time comes when help is needed, questions about living arrangements that include assistance or care often arise. Because so many…

As we age and grow older there becomes a time when there’s no longer such thing as a simple slip or fall. As many elders and their caregivers discover, the slips, trips, and falls that…

Article written by the Mayo Clinic Staff:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-fatigue/CA00032 The exact causes of cancer fatigue and how best to treat it aren’t always clear. Find out what doctors know about cancer fatigue and what you can…

As people age, we often times hear complaints that their foods do not taste as good or taste differently.  There are many potential reasons or causes.  The following resource recommends obtaining a medical evaluation to determine whether it is curable or if adjustments…

With aging, the topics of dizziness, unsteadiness and falls increases. Here is a short video highlighting common balance disorders, and a review of what can be done in the environment, as well as individually, to…