Category 'Fall Prevention'

Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

by Rita Ude on May 22, 2012 0 Comments

Several technology devices are now available to help seniors live independently and avoid expensive emergency room trips or moves to nursing homes.

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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

by Rita Ude on May 15, 2012 0 Comments

Today’s seniors are benefitting from the cutting-edge field of gerontechnology that develops products and services to make work and leisure easier for people as they age.

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Baby Boomer Caregivers Are the New Normal

by Chris Campbell on May 08, 2012 0 Comments

Baby Boomer Caregivers Are the New Normal Approximately 43.5 million adult children over the age of 50 – America’s baby boomer generation – are caring for aging loved ones, reports the Family Caregiver Alliance. Many of these boomers are the “sandwich generation,” sque...

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

by Rita Ude on April 17, 2012 1 Comment

One-third of adults over age 65 fall each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury death among seniors. These tips can reduce the risk of nighttime injuries.

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April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

by Chris Campbell on March 26, 2012 0 Comments

April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder typically associated with tremor, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness.   Apri...

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March 27 Is American Diabetes Association Alert Day

by Chris Campbell on March 12, 2012 0 Comments

March 27 Is American Diabetes Association Alert Day For information, contact: Chris Campbell, OwnerChris@rahpa.biz215.885.4160 Nearly 26 million Americans live with diabetes, yet 7 million of these people do not even know they have the blood sugar disease. To help prevent and diagnose diabetes ...

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Loneliness Harms Health: Love and Companionship Result in a Healthier and Longer Life

by Chris Campbell on January 09, 2012 0 Comments

For information, contact: Chris Campbell, Owner Chris@rahpa.biz 215.885.4160   Loneliness Harms Health: Love and Companionship Result in a Healthier and Longer Life February is the month of love, but dark chocolate isn’t the only sweet gift that is good for the heart – building s...

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Mood-Boosting Strategies to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

by Chris Campbell on December 09, 2011 0 Comments

For information, contact:Chris Campbell, OwnerChris@rahpa.biz215.885.4160     Mood-Boosting Strategies to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues The holiday season is a festive time of year, when family and friends get together, gifts are exchanged, delicious treats are shared, and music and laug...

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Aging Gracefully With Yoga

by Rita Ude on October 25, 2011 2 Comments

According to Yoga Journal, 2.9 million Americans age 55 years or older regularly practice yoga for its health benefits, such as increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, easing of aches and pains, and improved balance.

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November Is National Family Caregivers Month

by Chris Campbell on October 14, 2011 0 Comments

For information, contact:Chris Campbell, OwnerChris@rahpa.biz215.885.4160     November Is National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers. According to the National Family Caregivers Associat...

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