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People with disabilities lose as programs shrink or close in costly Bay Area
Organizations that serve people with disabilities with care, behavioral therapy and job training are struggling to keep their doors open to a population in need in the costly Bay Area.
Living Past 90 Doesn't Mean Disease, Disability
Study suggests life can be long and healthy, although good genes help a lot
How Home Automation Benefits the Elderly and People With Disabilities
Learn about home automation benefits that improve quality of life for seniors and people with disabilities.
How to Cope with Sudden Illness or Disability
Article gives assistance to help you cope with a sudden illness or disability.
My sister has a learning disability — I want her out of our family home
One woman wants her sister to live in an assisted living facility.
Could You Afford Home Health Care? Maybe Not
Only two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found.
How To Afford The Costly Care Of Your Aging Parents
Life happens, your parents age and, often, caretaker roles reverse. But can you afford to care for your parents?
Seniors clamor for high-dose flu shot, but it’s not so easy to find
A powerful flu shot for older people with weaker immune systems is becoming a hot commodity for health-minded seniors. But it can be hard to find.
Avoid Costly Mistakes in Your Senior Living Search
The cost of senior care keeps rising, but can be lessened if you do your homework. Learn how to avoid mistakes in your senior living search.
Stroke: 6 Must-Know Facts for Older Adults
Stroke can lead to death and is the leading cause of disability in adults. Learn how to help prevent stroke and spot the symptoms so you can get help fast.
Important Tips To Keep A Loved One With Dementia Safe At Home
Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States? Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are many ways to manage the disease and help ease chronic pain.
Is Losing Balance Part of Aging?
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. Can we prevent them?
How to start the eldercare talk
Nobody likes to think about losing control of life - and few people can hate to talk about it more than an elderly loved one.
How To Slow Down The Aging Process In 6 Different Areas Of Your Body
We might be getting older but many parts of our bodies constantly renew and rejuvenate, helped along by a healthier lifestyle including regular exercise, a healthy diet with lots of whole, living foods and a good night's sleep while avoiding smoking and sugar and cutting down on alcoholic consumption.
Families Struggling To Find Care For Adults With Disabilities
Low wages for personal care attendants mean families are often unable to maintain the assistance they need leaving some people with disabilities no choice but to move into a nursing home.
Your aging brain: Is it 'use it or lose it'?
Yes, your brain is like a muscle: If you don’t strengthen and stretch its capacities, it will not deliver high performance.
Successful Aging Does Not Equal Aging without Disability
At Risk for Alzheimer's? Exercise Might Help Keep It at Bay
Even if you are at high risk for Alzheimer's disease, a little more exercise may buy you time, new research suggests.
Can Your Eating Habits Keep Alzheimer's at Bay?
When you hear the word diet, you might think only of weight loss. But a lifestyle diet can bring even greater benefits.
When Your Aging Parent is Losing Sight
Knowing how to help an aging parent can be confusing. We spoke to an expert and got great advice on how to make the transition easier for everyone.
The Hidden Stress of Caregiving and Losing Yourself when Caring for Others
Too often when a person is a caregiver all thought and energy goes to the patient, and little is left over for the one giving their time and energy taking care of them. For some, this can lead to f…
