Category Archives: Health
International Perspective: Canadian Technology That Helps Seniors Bounce Back from Falls
“Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations among Canadians 65 and older, with one in three expected to suffer a tumble this year. “But as more people delay retirement, staying on the job into their 70s or later, researchers … Continue reading
Ellen Gornstein Retires After 45 Years of Elder Studies
“If your grandparents take a chair aerobics class at their assisted living facility, Ellen Gornstein may have played a role. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, Gornstein may have had a role in how that person is … Continue reading
The Friendship Line: Mental Health Hotline
“The Friendship Line is a suicide prevention and mental health hotline for seniors. Last year, they got 18,000 calls. But they also make outgoing calls to remind elders to take their medication or to offer emotional support . . . … Continue reading
A Unique Senior Olympian!
From The Telegraph in London comes this amazing story: “Gymnast Johanna Quaas, 86, displays a grace and agility that belies her years as she takes to the parallel bars in a pre-Olympics German gymnastics event.” She will not be competing in … Continue reading
QuietCare Monitors Safety of Seniors at Home
There are several companies who offer monitoring using emergency buttons that seniors can push in an emergency. This system offers a different approach. QuietCare is a collection of five motion detectors placed in a house or apartment that use small wireless sensors to learn the resident’s daily … Continue reading
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What Does It Feel Like to be Old?
During this holiday week, we’d like to share some of our earlier posts from the EngAGE Blog, in case you missed seeing them. This one is from May 20, 2011. NPR reporter Jennifer Ludden tried on a special suit … Continue reading
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Finding Health Information Online
Research has shown that looking for information about health is a primary activity for seniors who are active online. If that applies to you, HealthFinder.gov is one website you’ll find useful. The site is coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and … Continue reading
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