Eating a banana is a natural way to lower blood pressure....

Long-term care insurance can be purchased to prevent a spend-down of assets should senior care services become needed....

News of Barack Obama's grandmother passing just a day before the election brings sadness we can all relate to when losing a loved one....

Seniors, and those at any age, can try this exercise to find out if they are "in balance"....

Living well is important at all ages, in order for one to age well. While good genes are always a plus, there are resources for both seniors and their Caregivers to learn about healthy diet, exercise and ways to control stress levels to allow you to enjoy your life....

Detecting the proper form of memory loss a senior is experiencing is vital for proper treatment and to slow the progression. ...

Early detection of memory loss greatly helps, by allowing the senior and their family to learn how to cope and by possibly slowing down the decline with medications and a daily routine. Take advantage of the upcoming free memory screenings at 2,000 locations nationwide. ...

Remember there are many ways to cast your vote next Tuesday and most communities have programs to assist seniors with transportation to the polls....

Hospice care provides opportunities for those seeking to volunteer, as well as for those interested in learning more about working as a caregiver....

Senior Home Care agencies offer professional caregiving services which provide the added benefit of protecting the senior from theft and dishonest caregivers while delivering a managed care plan with appropriately trained staff. If a Senior Home Care Agency had been providing the care services, the California caregiver convicted of stealing $304,000 from her client on Friday would not have been named the senior's power of attorney nor had access to the senior's bank accounts....