We need more answers about immunotherapy for the elderly
(By Ankur Parikh for STAT) An old idea — using the body’s immune system to fight cancer cells, first proposed
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Aging
Two common virus might be involved in the development of Alzheimer’s disease
A new study by a team that includes prominent Alzheimer’s scientists offers compelling evidence for the idea that viruses might
Read MoreGrandkids on-Demand
Grandkids on-Demand is the business slogan of a company that connects students with seniors for light housekeeping or driving chores. Papa,
Read MoreEasing the burden of healthcare in retirement
According to new data from Ameriprise Financial, 60 percent of Gen Xers are not confident Medicare will cover the necessary
Read MoreHigher financial literacy, lower risk of being hospitalized
In a recent journal published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer, found more knowledgeable about finances help to keep
Read MoreFive Ways to Fight Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation
(Source – blog.ssa.gov) As Americans, we believe that people of all ages and abilities deserve to be treated fairly and
Read MoreA strong social network could be the key to preserving memory
A new research from The Ohio State University found that a strong social network could be the key to preserving
Read More‘They Deserve It’: In Foster Homes, Veterans Are Cared For Like Family
(By Patricia Kime for Kaiser Health News) Ralph Stepney’s home on a quiet street in north Baltimore has a welcoming
Read MoreWill We Still Be Relevant ‘When We’re 64’?
(By Sharon Jayson for Kaiser Health News) A gnawing sense of irrelevancy and invisibility suddenly hits many aging adults, as
Read MoreOne in four senior citizens has a serious fall each year
According to a new report form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fatal falls are on the rise in
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