Category 'Aging'

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The June edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter contains information, advice and support for adult caregiving.

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Technology to Keep Seniors Safe at Home

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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A Loved One’s Dilemma

"I was lucky that a friend of mine recommended Right at Home to me." Al McCoy

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New Tools Specifically Designed for Seniors

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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The Aging Eye – Macular Degeneration vs. Glaucoma

Eyesight changes are common with older age, but two diseases, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma, can significantly affect the vision of seniors.

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May Is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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May Is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide. Commemorated annually since 1963, this year’s Older Americans Month focuses on the theme, “Never Too Old to Play.” The 2012 Older Americans Month salut...

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Preventing Nighttime Slips and Falls

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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Technology Helps Long-Distance Caregiving

To help them monitor their loved one's care when they cannot be present, some family caregivers are turning to technology to bridge the gap.

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Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic form of arthritis. Although it usually occurs in middle age, its onset also can occur in the elderly.

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