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...

As seniors near their retirement years, it is important to have more financial freedom in order to have a worry-free retirement. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many especially with the current state of the economy. There are a significant amount of seniors who are currently struggling with all types of debt that turns retirement into a concern rather than something to look forward to. As most would agree, this is a period in one's life that should be enjoyable and...

Care Homes have become a popular option for many children when they can't provide all the care their parents need and they don’t want to leave their aging parents alone at home.

One can also hire a Home care worker to help your parent in daily activities such as bathing, dressing etc but this option doesn't provide that socialization component that a care home offers to help seniors rejuvenate their college days.

Modern Care Homes are set up to meet the need for small...

Later on in life, when the time comes, one of your difficult decisions may be to find a nursing home . In fact, finding and moving into the right caring home is a major factor in how your quality of life could change. You will be happy in the knowledge that the nursing homes available will be environments especially designed for people with similar circumstances that that of your own. Your new residence will be a place where you can relax, take it easy and not have to worry about menial...

Lift chairs were invented using a prototype of the recliner chair, which was invented the 1920s.  This invention was patented in 1931 by cousins Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch.  The cousins also are the founders of La-Z-boy furniture, a store which is best known for its quality reclining chairs.  The first motorized lift chair came about in the 1980s, so that medical assistance professionals could transfer their patients with more ease.  The basic components of...