As our parents and grandparents get older, this senior citizen driver will need to take on a whole new role to stay mobile.  It isn’t easy to see our loved ones lose their independence, since most likely the majority of senior drivers have been driving for over fifty-five years.  When do we need to say when to our older family members?  Who should approach the senior driver? What can we do to keep everyone safe on the road?  There are at least five steps that...

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It is not uncommon for people to rekindle their sex lives in the golden years. When we meet Grandpa’s new “lady-friend” we don’t give it a second thought. What if Grandpa’s lady-friend gave him the herpes? Then, what if he in-turn gives it to his next lady-friend? What if it was HIV that he was passing on? .

The fact is that seniors are being sexually active more than most people suspect and for the most part they are not using adequate protection. In...

There are different levels of help that we need throughout the duration of our lives. It is important that we ask for help when we need it, no matter the situation. <a title=Assisted living facilities at Great Places! rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >assisted living facilities</a>  offer help to those who can still live normally, but need help with tasks that involve strenuous...

Ever heard of the phrase "The 200 pound gorilla in the room"? This is a phrase referring to some topic which is at the top of everyone's mind, but no one talks about it. Everyone knows that the gorilla is here, but no one wants to talk about this and get the gorilla upset.

Whenever you spend time with an elderly person, there is a gorilla in the room. This topic can be perfectly associated with old people, but a topic that not many dare to cross, maybe because they...

The years of the baby boomer decade saw a significant impact in the shaping of our nation's history. From the middle of the last century to the current generation, the baby boomers have made a difference in the types of home that were built, the cars that were manufactured and the policies that were shaped in our government. This article will cover some of the reasons why these generations played such an important role in the makeup of our country today.

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If you have a television or a radio chances are you have heard about the aging baby boomer population and that you have also heard the fear that people have as to what this surplus of elderly individuals will do to the nation’s economy and healthcare. The fear is real and it is well founded. Never before have this many elderly people became eligible for the country’s programs like Social Security and Medicaid. Never before have so many elderly individuals retired at the same...

Of those who are caring for aging parents, not all of us have the good fortune of living within a few blocks of our parents. Most of us either live half a town across or maybe in a different state altogether. This makes caring for aging parents and providing for elder care solution quite challenging. If we keep a few points in mind, being away would not really affect the quality of elder care solution:

1. Opt for home based quality of elder care solution: If you are caring for...

Dementia…the problem occurs in the brain, thereby making it difficult for an individual hard to learn, remember as well as communicate. In case of acute dementia, the person even fails to take care of himself. A person’s personality or mood may also change due to dementia. In the initial stages, trouble thinking and memory loss may bother an individual afflicted with dementia. However, during the later stages, problems such as disruptive behavior may come to the forefront....

Retirement community refers to an active adult community where array of housings are available for retirees and seniors. These housings have been designed exclusively for those who are retired and on or above a certain age limit. Retirement communities have been planned with an aim to satisfy the retirements of the retirees. Amenities such as, boating, clubhouses, arts and crafts, active adult retail, on-site medical facilities as well as swimming pools, trails, and golf courses are...