In First Nations societies, the Elders play an important role. They are our wisdom keepers, our spiritual leaders and most of all our link to our past.

Mar 2, 2009 - Annette Cyr

Focusing on the importance of exercise and the three fundamental types needed with age.

Feb 2, 2010 - Cecilia Williams

Although anemia is fairly common in older people, it is not a normal consequence of aging. A cause can be found in 80% of elderly individuals.

Aug 20, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Elderly people make easy targets for swindlers. Getting robbed by a thief posing as a desperate grandchild in need is embarrassing. Grandparent scams often go unreported.

Mar 12, 2010 - Mary King

Regular exercise for the elderly improves conditioning and helps to prevent the onset of chronic diseases. Seniors stand to benefit more than any other age group.

Dec 8, 2008 - Asa Ghaffar

Grandparents can enjoy the benefit of a cell phone. An aging family member might like the gift of an MP3 player. Choose easy to operate electronics for an elderly person.

Nov 5, 2009 - Mary King

Building automation is taking off, and home automation is right behind it. Part of the motivation, is to monitor the elderly.

Jan 21, 2011 - Tobey Strauch

Elderly patients are routinely given anti-psychotic drugs to control aggression; a British study says the practice is linked to 1,800 deaths a year.

Nov 13, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

When an elderly person suffers from dementia or some cognitive disease, and can no longer manage personal affairs, a completed DPA and DPAHC can prevent conservatorship.

Aug 8, 2009 - Mary King

Are older people more deserving of respect just because they are older? Offering your seat to a woman on the subway-chivalrous or prejudicial? Respect ...

Feb 11, 2012 - Christine Jarvis

Every year, 1 in 3 persons will fall. For those over 65, falls are the leading cause of death. Prevent risk of falls by improving strength and flexibility

Dec 15, 2010 - Jayne Yenko

Core stability is an important goal at any age. A few easy-to-do exercises are all that is needed to begin a new routine.

Jun 29, 2010 - Cecilia Williams

Remodeling a home to make it more accessible can help an elderly relative live safely at home for longer.

Jan 3, 2010 - Cynthia Myers

Financing home care for the elderly can be a challenge. Knowing the common ways that elderly adults and caregivers finance home care for elderly adults can help.

Sep 30, 2009 - Patricia Davis

If an aging parent needs more care than the immediate family can give, the right facility can ease concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect by their quality of care.

Apr 8, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Sad to say, the elderly in our society are often the victims of violent crimes.

May 24, 2006 - Art Montague

Health care planning is essential in elder care. Elder Law Attorneys specialize in Health Care Proxies, Living Wills, DNR's and other necessary legal tools.

Jun 3, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Once you reach your golden years, you should be even more conscious of food safety. The following guide will tell you what you need to know.

Oct 27, 2011 - Grace Covelli

Simeon Stylites entered a monastery at a young age. However, his extreme austerity forced him out and led to him becoming the first of the stylitcs or "pillar-hermits."

Oct 28, 2009 - Jennifer Becker Landsberger