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By Aleisha K. Fetters | August 22, 2017 Stay strong, be safe, and maintain your independence by integrating these top fitness options into your training plan. No matter your age, the best exercise for you is the one you enjoy the most. After all, if you don’t like your workout,... read more →

Marisol Rivera, left, a senior aide, demonstrating a Hoyer lift to two associate instructors, Maria Soto and Miguelina Sosa, at a lab at Cooperative Home Care Associates. CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times Eduardo Porter  Do you know who is going to care for you when you are old and frail?... read more →

New research says one in three dementia cases could be prevented with lifestyle changes. Here’s your game plan. Everyone occasionally forgets where they parked or where they put their keys. But as you get older, these kinds of slipups can make you wonder: Is your memory starting to go? You... read more →

  by DAVID BENJAMIN Do you know what one of the biggest contributors to aging faster and dying earlier are beyond diet, fitness, health, longevity and everything else? It may surprise you but one of the biggest contributors to aging faster and dying earlier is having a weak lower body,... read more →

These days, more seniors are able to remain in the comfort of their own home as they age. This is partly due to the increasing amount of available resources for the elderly. Utilizing these resources is an important step in reducing household hazards that may lead to injury. Falls are one... read more →

Transit agencies, take note: For the growing number of Americans over 65, mobility can’t wait. Protected streets, denser neighborhoods, and accessible medical care make urban life safer and healthier for everyone—especially the 65-and-up crowd, one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. By 2030, nearly 20 percent of... read more →

  As people age, it’s not uncommon for their personalities to change and for them to become more controlling.  It’s usually the result of medication, pain, the frustrations of having difficulty doing things that were once easy and changing family dynamics.  While it can be frustrating and even unpleasant at... read more →

  What do you do with an elderly person who is aggressive? Here are tips from our community forums: Keep your cool When a patient is being aggressive, use a calm, but firm tone of voice – it’s fine to take a moment to collect yourself if you need to... read more →

Mindfulness techniques can help you cope with anxiety and uncertainty by Barry J. Jacobs, November 7, 2016 Don't let the responsibilities of caregiving overwhelm you. Follow these tips to help alleviate stress. When a beleaguered family caregiver comes to me for counseling, I ask, "How do you cope with stress?"... read more →