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In Florida, summers tend to get very hot and it is important to understand the health risks associated with excessive heat. Older adults are more susceptible to hyperthermia as well as other [...]

Approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year, making it the leading cause of death for both men and women. Additionally, about 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack [...]

If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, finding a way to tell your loved ones is very difficult and emotionally taxing. If you find yourself faced with this challenge, you may not [...]

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density and bone quality are reduced. Osteoporosis causes bones to become more porous and brittle, which increases the risk of fracture. An estimated 54 [...]

As explained in the last installment of our blog regarding this topic, macular degeneration is an eye condition affecting the macula that causes central vision loss. Additionally, age-related [...]

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that is caused by deterioration of the retina (the interior layer of the eye). Macular degeneration affects the macula, which is the part of the retina [...]

In 1963, John F. Kennedy declared May to be Senior Citizens Month and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter decided to change Senior Citizens Month to Older Americans Month. This month, we celebrate [...]

There are more than 12.4 million veterans over 65 who have served our country in a multitude of ways. Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a variety of benefits that are available, including: [...]

Dementia is defined as a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. Dementia is traditionally marked by symptoms such as memory disorder, [...]

It can be difficult to make decisions regarding where your senior loved one should reside once they start needing extra assistance with daily activities. Senior Living Advisors are individuals [...]