You don’t need to convince SafeGuardian subscribers that falling poses huge health risks for seniors. “Every year, millions of Americans older than 65 experience falls,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “This translates to 1 in 4 older...
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Four of every 10 American seniors who suffer a fall and end up in the ER with head trauma get no follow-up care once they go home, a new study finds. “Only 59...
Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care Reed Abelson, The New York Times and Jordan Rau, KFF Health News November 14, 2023 Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by...
While there are concerns among seniors about loneliness, many respondents prioritize living independently. In a survey of 1,000 respondents aged 55 or older, 89% of respondents said they wished to age in place in their own homes as opposed...
Seniors Surveyed on Aging in Place With the Help of Technology The nation’s population is getting older. The number of people age 65 and older in the United States has grown from 35 million in 2000 to approximately 55 million in...
