GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Need a jolt of inspiration for your 2017 fitness resolution? Meet 88 1/2-year-old “gym rat” Sue Bosze from Grand Rapids, Mich., battling her third cancer. Six years ago and battling a second form of breast cancer, Sue joined a complimentary Livestrong exercise program for cancer survivors at […]
America’s seniors are becoming more proactive in improving their health and while they intend to continue living in their current home, most would turn to assisted living communities if they were no
As Americans, our health is far from perfect, but over the decades, we’ve seen great improvements to medical care and lived longer lives. But new health data in a recent report might shake up ou
It is estimated that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the vast majority, the deeply personal responsibility of caring for a loved one with a devastating disease constitutes a “labor of love,” but caregiving can take a severe emotional and physical toll on those providing […]
Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. Many victims are people who are older, frail, and vulnerable and cannot help themselves and depend on others to m