Household Hints

Hearing Loss Increases Among Baby Boomers

Rock 'n roll, loud cars, and noisy lifestyles are taking their toll on the baby boomers.

How to Find a Good Rehabilitation Facility

Another function for nursing homes. More and more these days, they are serving as temporary rehabilitation facilities.

Light from Above Important for Health

It may come as a surprise to seniors that as they age, their eye lenses thicken and their pupils shrink. This causes their eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions.

Make Your Bathroom a Winter Haven

Sometimes, all it takes to bring a smile to your face or to brighten your day is a visit with a dear friend or family member. Even though some things change when a loved one moves to a nursing home or care facility, other things -- like love, compassion, and the need for human interaction -- stay the same.

Sunglasses . . . More Important to the Health of Your Eyes Than You May Think

Anyone can fall at any time, and certainly no one intends on falling, but the risk is higher for older people. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, falls occur in about a third of people aged 75 or older who are living in their homes.