Hepatitis B is not something that people are routinely tested for in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that all people at high risk for hepatitis B in

In 2010, the popular medical journal The New England Journal of Medicine published an article on how to keep our brain cells stimulated.   The authors referred to this process as “productive aging,” which is also known as successful aging.  Along wit

I have been writing about the importance of leisure activities and its positive effect on seniors’ well-being, improving quality of life.  As I have previously mentioned there are many opportunities in the community to engage in recreational activiti

Posture is the position of your body when you sit or stand. It sounds like a simple thing, but it affects your health and well-being. Learn more about the causes of poor posture and the benefits of good posture as you prevent falls and enjoy good hea

In my previous article regarding seniors and leisure activities, I suggested that it is extremely beneficial for your loved one to have some recreation in their lives.  Participating in a recreational activity might actually improve a chronic health

eCareDiary spoke to Michelle Muth, a board-certified music therapist and founder of M3 Music about the benefits of music therapy and how it can help caregivers be more productive.

The purpose of a good assisted living facility should be to create places for the community to gather. A unique assisted living facility like the Scandinavian Living Center shares its space with several other organizations, all of which are designed

Roughly one-third of America’s senior citizen population takes five prescription medications a day. There’s a pill for high blood pressure, a pill for Type 2 diabetes, a pill for high cholesterol, and a pill for depression. Basically, there’s

A report by The National Institute on Aging at NIH states that the average life expectancy of people has changed from 70.8 years in 1970 to 78.0 years in 2008. It’s expected to go up to 79.5 years by 2020. September is Healthy Aging Month. Agin

The World Health Organization launched the Global Age-Friendly Cities Project to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population. This video highlights the 8 areas that can help eliminate barriers to seniors.