The baby boomer generation are considered to be those born in the twenty or so years after World War Two ended, and the world at large saw a massive boom in the population as it recovered from the devastating affects of war on such a large scale.

Hey! I’ve Heard Of Him!

It really is little wonder that with such a massive addition to the population, the world has heard of more than a few of the baby boomer generation members, and many of them have gone on to make a huge...

It is believed that the wheelchair is originated from England in 1670s. As its name, a wheelchair is a chair with wheels. It can be propelled either manually or using electrical power. Transporting people who have walking problems is the main function of the wheelchair.

A standard wheelchair has a seat, a back, two small front wheels, two large wheels, and a footrest. Along the years, wheelchairs were customized to meet the requirements of their users. Various accessories are also...

Baby boomers are living longer than ever before, and not only that, but most importantly of all, they are choosing to work longer than ever. This is the main reason as to why when using a baby boomer retirement chart you will see that the baby boomer retirement rate is slowing significantly, and why it will probably continue to do so in the near future.

There are a few reasons for why the baby boomer retirement rate continues to drop. One reason that the baby boomer retirement...

The Senior Citizens in the U.S. Population want to be independent regardless of their age and vigor. As much as possible they want to do things by themselves and not bother others. Just like for instance getting on and off the buses, they want to it by themselves and so they prefer a step stool that is easy to see, safe & sturdy to stand on and at the same time, a step stool that is light enough for the bus driver to pick up & store easily inside the bus while in...

Social Security essentially is one among the most popular of government programs. Unemployment insurance, old age and disability pensions are the attractive parts of this social security. Social security is just one among the different programs aimed at elder care. Medicare is another popular one. The benefits are available to normal, working individuals at the age of 65, till death. You contribute to the social security fund while you work and receive the benefits after your...

One of the popular elder care options is the home care for elderly seniors. But it is important to make sure that you and your loved ones are aware of any potential dangers in home and prepare accordingly. Here are some home safety tips for seniors to help your loved ones stay safe at home.

General

• Try to keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector on every floor.
• Get up slowly when lying down. Take your time and keep your balance.
• Make sure that the...

Much of the freedom enjoyed by baby boomers when they launched their free love crusade of the rest of the World back in their wild days was enabled by their being free of the risk of diseases, such as AIDS, or so they thought.  Our present young generation have no such ‘safety net’ and dare not indulge in promiscuity.

Psychological articles note that the presence of the AIDS risk has effectively reduced the incidence of promiscuity in young people, although of...

Few people enter into business with any thought of how they will exit the business and realize returns in their investment of time, money & resources. Most entrepreneurs are too busy getting their business to a point that it becomes a profitable smooth running operation. A few years down the road, there comes a point when the founder may want to find a way to exit the business he developed. Some tire of the every day grind of running a homecare agency, some just want to diversify...

It is a rather sad time in the United States when we have a day set aside (June 15) called Elder Abuse Awareness Day, intended to raise awareness of abuse towards older adults. This day is recognized by healthcare professionals and support groups and organizations around the world, not just in our country. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) , elder abuse is the term used to refer to any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person...