Many baby boomers incorrectly believe they have disability income protection, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Most say that disability insurance is important to protect their income, but nearly half say they do not have any disability income protection. « Baby boomers recognize the value disability insurance[Lire…]
Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) has developed, in collaboration with DDI Pocket, Inc. (“DDI Pocket”) and Kyocera Corporation (“Kyocera”), a new model for its original PiPit Phone terminals with a number of new features added, including a security buzzer. The new model will go on sale as a new PiPit Phone at Toyota dealers across the country, including Toyota’s Keitai Shop[Lire…]
Increasingly, Baby Boomers opt to retire in college towns where they can enjoy cultural and athletic events, educational opportunities, and the excellent medical facilities tied to educational institutions. ; Retirement community planners and colleges have teamed up to provide campus tie-ins for seniors planning their retirement lifestyle, according to Tom Wetzel, president of the Retirement Living Information Center[Lire…]
Hip fracture rates are falling among older people but hospital admissions are rising despite the apparent success of prevention programs due to Australia’s aging population, says research in the Medical Journal of Australia. The study tracks a decade of hip fracture data among people aged 50 and over who were admitted to acute hospitals in NSW between July 1990[Lire…]
Tendances Il y a un constat rapporté par une étude américaine : la volonté des moins de 60 ans à rester jeune. C’est une véritable demande « Anti-aging « . Elle pousse les personnes à prendre des compléments alimentaires qui ont un “effet” de ralentissement du vieillissement. Par exemple l’intégration, dans certains aliments, du calcium et de la vitamine D pour limiter[Lire…]
Il aura fallu 10 000 ans pour que la population mondiale atteigne un milliard d’individus en 1800, cent autres années pour doubler à 2 milliards et moins d’un autre siècle pour tripler et atteindre les 6 milliards d’individus. Que se passera-t-il au siècle prochain et comment y faire face? Quand on fait des prévisions, dans quelque domaine que ce soit,[Lire…]
Sneakers are the safest kind of shoes to wear for seniors, when it comes to preventing falls, a new study has found. Falls are the most frequent cause of fatal injury to older Americans, and the choice of footwear for adults aged 65 and older may be an important factor in preventing these falls, according to researchers at Seattle’s[Lire…]
Safe and purpose designed environments are essential if older Australians are to lead more independent and active lives, the Minister for Ageing, Julie Bishop, said today. In Canberra today two awards sponsored by the Australian Government – the Health Services Award and the Planning for Safe, Accessible and Adaptable Built Environments for Ageing Communities Award – highlighted the need for[Lire…]
Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Nora Dowd Eisenhower and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Calvin B. Johnson today encouraged older Pennsylvanians to take steps to reduce their risk of stroke, the number three cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability among Americans. ; A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen to[Lire…]
For many seniors, forgetting to take medication on schedule, or forgetting whether they have already taken their medication can be dangerous. Now, a design graduate student has developed a solution using smart card technology, according to a recent report by CNN. ; The device, « PillAid, » involves a smart card and a dispenser and is aimed at improving communication[Lire…]
