When it comes to baby boomer spending trends, it is not surprising to learn that they are not in fact better than ever, but actually the exact opposite. Each baby boomer is aware that the economy is in rough shape, and as a result they have to be much more careful with their money and with where they are spending it.

So instead of going out and buying a whole new wardrobe, or taking a trip somewhere super expensive and not really worrying about it so much, for baby boomer spending...

Are you a Baby Boomer who is taking take of an elderly loved one? I am. And maybe you also have dependent children. And/or have a job. I do. You’ve probably heard of “the Sandwich Generation?”

When my father turned 93 ½, he woke up one morning and suddenly could hardly see. Everything was very blurry (he’d had macular degeneration for a few years but had had the eyeball shots and was doing OK). But as of that morning he couldn’t drive,...

When you hear about Florida assisted living and Florida nursing homes being described as distinct from each other, you would wonder how they differ from each other. This is one of the common questions that a lot of people would want to know the answer to before finally deciding where to place an elderly family member or a loved one. Both Florida assisted living and Florida nursing homes are facilities that are duly licensed and governed by the state of Florida, but they differ on the...

Osteoarthritis also called osteoarthrosis, degenerative joint disease, or degenerative arthritis, can be extremely painful. When someone has osteoarthritis the cartilage will slowly start to break down, this will then cause the bones to become bare and rub against each other. Eventually, the breakdown of the cartilage may cause the joints to work improperly. The disease is most apparent for individuals age 65 and older. Causes can be linked to genetics and individual lifestyle....

Study confirms that some seniors feel much less lonely after spending time alone with a dog than they do when they visit with a dog and other people.
Dr. William Banks A new Saint Louis University study shows there is some truth in the old cliché that describes a dog as man's best friend.  "Or at least a less aggravating friend," said study author William A. Banks, M.D. (pictured at left), professor of geriatrics in the department of internal medicine and...

It seems that more area locals are finding that "aging in place" leads not only to longer lives in many cases, but also to a better quality of life. The sick and aging residents of the North Carolina Piedmont are showing a tendency to skip long-term hospital and nursing home stays, opting instead for a lifestyle that's much more conducive to personal freedom and dignity: home care. Durham, NC , as accessible as it is to all of the Duke Medical facilities, is a wealth of...

You might want to consider quality elder care solution if:

1.Your parent(s) show significant weight loss: As people get old, the body sheds fat which in turn reduces the weight. Gradual reduction in weight amongst the aging persons is normal. However, significant weight loss within a short period of time could be an indicator that all is not as well as it should be. Illness and depression are two significant factors that lead to sudden weight loss. Unless you are able to determine...

Seniors need to keep their brain active to stop any deterioration that results from aging. Scientists have conducted a number of tests to prove that certain activities keep the brain from aging fast. A fact that’s unknown to most is that the human brain develops cells throughout its lifespan. However, the fact also remains that the strength of the mind is as good as the amount of exercise it gets. Here’s a glimpse of the activities and exercises that would empower the...

When teenagers start driving there are always a stressed parent around for a while.  A good couple of years down the line that teenager becomes the stressed one, when his or her aging parents refuse to stop driving around.

Elderly people might feel they will loose their independence if they can’t drive their own cars anymore.  All older people aren’t the same and some of them can comfortably continue driving well into their seventies and even beyond that....

Stair lift rentalsare recommended for those people with physical disabilities who can’t afford to buy their own stair lift. It is also a great option for people who are not capable of going out of the house due to physical disabilities. However in availing stair lift rentals there are necessary factors that are needed to be considered before making the final decision.

Among these factors include the term of usage if it’s for long or short term, if the user...