Articles for Tag: "elderly"

Boosting brain power as you age 
Boosting brain power as you age
Find out what experts say you can do to keep your mind sharp as you grow older.
Dance therapy for Parkinson’s? 
Dance therapy for Parkinson’s?
Believe it or not experts say dance can help Parkinson’s sufferers improve their balance, coordination and their outlook on life.
How to help seniors beat the heat  Featured
How to help seniors beat the heat
High heat can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Find out how you can help keep your loved ones, neighbors and friends safe this summer.
Is rheumatoid arthritis causing your achy joints?  Featured
Is rheumatoid arthritis causing your achy joints?
Did you know that rheumatoid arthritis can strike as early as age 25? Read more.
Sleep tips for seniors 
Sleep tips for seniors
Our sleep patterns change as we age. Read more about what causes sleep disturbances in older adults and how they can get back to a good night’s sleep.
Helping seniors spot depression 
Helping seniors spot depression
When it comes to seniors, knowing the signs of depression can help prevent it before it starts.
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier 
Alzheimer’s patients can now get treatment earlier
The Food and Drug Administration says it will ease regulations regarding the use of experimental drugs for Alzheimer’s patients in the earliest stages of the disease.