As seniors age, many find that it’s more difficult to complete everyday tasks independently. Seemingly simple chores like cleaning the bathrooms might be challenging for the senior who has a difficult time bending to scrub a tub or standing while mopping the floors. Helping a senior to meet this need is important because the cleanliness Read More

The Aedes mosquitoes are a frequent visitor to Southern California, arriving as the weather warms and staying through much of the summer. Mosquitoes can transmit a number of serious diseases including West Nile virus, so it’s important for senior citizens to take precautions and stay safe in order to protect their health. What’s the best Read More

As a child, making friends is often easy. As a young adult, we typically forge friendships with the parents of our children’s friends or our coworkers. In the senior years of life, finding friends is often more difficult. Seniors more easily lose touch with lifetime friends because of distance or the isolationism that medical conditions Read More

Prescription drug coverage for seniors was implemented as a part of Medicare in 2004. This coverage is known as Medicare Part D. Medicare D is offered through private insurance. It can be offered through plans that are affiliated with the Medicare Advantage or a stand-alone plan. The system that was set up by Medicare to Read More

The Take Breaks From Sitting Pilot Study Gerald Alexander is an 82 year-old social worker who is retired. He also participated in the Take Breaks From Sitting Pilot Study. He stated that he feels much better when he stands up and walks. Dori Rosenberg is an assistant scientific investigator at the Group Health Research Institute. Read More