Nowadays there are many apps that can help us as we age, mainly because seniors are increasingly using mobile technology. A Pew Research Center report estimates that 42% of people over 65 own smartphones and 67% use the internet. Seniors often use different apps than younger generations due to their particular needs, and many apps even focus on them specifically. read more

October is designated as Healthy Lung Month. It's an annual time to stop and think about your lungs, but you shouldn't be limited to thinking about them only at this time of the year. read more

Although the condition has no known cure, there are many activities for dementia patients that may mitigate the loss of memory and cognition or even improve an individual's condition. Many loved ones of seniors find themselves in the position of communicating with their aging loved one through various stages of dementia (often Alzheimer's particularly), so it becomes very important to keep them active and engaged. read more