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It’s perhaps your biggest nightmare: you or an aging loved one falls, no one is around to notice, and dire consequences then follow. If this is a scenario you dread, you’re not alone. A new report out from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has documented that fatal falls among…

Any of you who are tech nerds will know that this week is the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where the latest and greatest tech inventions often make their public debut. As in the past, this year’s show has an abundance of products that will assist and support…

It’s been a difficult winter so far. The very cold and inclement weather not only puts you at risk for hypothermia, but also means you need to be extra careful while walking outside. If you’re bundled up or wearing clumsy boots, you are more at risk for falling, which can be a…

The statistics are serious: 1 in 3 seniors suffers a dangerous fall each year, and falls are a leading cause of death in adults over 65. So it seems imperative that you and your older loved ones do whatever you can to improve balance and gait, and minimize risk of…

Deciding that you want to “age in place” can be a comforting thought. However, figuring out how to adapt your home so that it works for you as you get older is another story. Each room in a home may hold it’s own unique challenges for comfort and safety- the…

Have you ever felt tired after lunch and fought the good fight to avoid falling asleep? Well, according to new research, you should abandon the fight and get into bed! It turns out that a post-lunchtime nap may be just what you need to stay mentally sharp as you age….