According to the 2014 U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 34% of people between the ages of 65 and 75 were living alone at home. It is predicted that this rate will...
Importance of FLU Vaccines for the Elderly
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, around 5% to 20% residents in the US get a flu shot. More than half of these 200,000 Americans are...
Alzheimer’s vs. Dementia: Understanding the Difference
Too often, family members of a patient are told by a doctor that their loved one is diagnosed with “dementia”. Hearing this, the family members walk away with a feeling...
The Aftermath of Falling on Elderly People
In America, falls are one of the most common causes of non-fatal and fatal injuries. It’s not just the physical pain that affects the seniors but their independence too, which...