There are nearly six million victims of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, with roughly 15 million caregivers. In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, a company called GTX Corp. announced the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification of its new shoe that contains global positioning system (GPS) technology in its sole. The company [...]
Video Games & Fall Prevention
Video games are becoming more prevalent in improving balance and fall prevention, increasing physical activity, and keeping the mind sharp. Researchers from the University of Missouri (UM) are going even deeper with video game applications, though — literally. In Columbia, volunteers who live in a residential care facility are participating in UM’s study of how [...]
Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Aging
Health and wellness website RealAge.com launched a patented online health assessment in 1999, and the site recently analyzed more than 27 million responses to determine the best and worst U.S. cities for aging. It took into consideration statistics regarding hypertension, marital status, and habits related to smoking, exercise, and sleep by a random sampling of [...]
The Mayo Clinic: Aging in Place
As the years pass, the issue of being able to live at home comes up. While many seniors enter assisted-living facilities in their later years, they don’t always wish to. In a number of cases, they don’t have to, especially with a little bit of help. Here is a little bit about the new project [...]
Robots’ Role in Elder Care
Robots might seem like something strictly found in science fiction or among toys, or in a distant reality, but they might become a part of everyday living sooner than you think. Andrew Ng, an associate professor of computer science at Stanford University, says, “We’re not yet there, but I think that in less than a [...]
A Matter of Gravity: Preventing Falls
As we get older, fall prevention becomes a much more serious concern. As our bodies recover more slowly from injuries and sickness, falls can often inflict injuries ranging from the inconvenient to the outright deadly. This makes it vitally important that caregivers become acquainted with ways to minimize the danger. Not only is there a wide [...]
Doctor Alexis: From Caregiving to Fashion
One of the most prolific voices speaking out for baby boomers, seniors, and their caregivers is that of Dr. Alexis Abramson, known simply as Doctor Alexis. The author of Home Safety for Seniors and The Caregivers Survival Handbook, Doctor Alexis is also the winner of numerous awards, including the Working Woman Magazine General Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, Atlanta Small [...]
