Senior

Wii senior bowling league keeps competitive juices flowing

Liza Berger December 18, 2009

A few years ago Joe Riccobene thought his days of playing sports were over. Now one of the winners of the National Senior League Wii bowling competition continues to bowl, golf and play tennis—virtually, that is.

Most seniors can't name drugs prescribed during hospital stays

December 14, 2009

Nearly 9 in 10 hospitalized seniors could not name a single take-as-needed medication prescribed during a hospital stay, according to a recent study.

'Tis the season for elderly emergency room visits

November 30, 2009

The holidays are typically the time for families to gather for fun and cheer. But for families who haven't been keeping track of an elderly relative's health, the festivities may include a trip to the emergency room, a recent news article suggests.

Senate to debate healthcare bill, elder abuse gains attention

November 24, 2009

The U.S. Senate over the weekend narrowly approved a motion to begin debate on its version of healthcare reform. The legislation includes a significant expansion of the Elder Justice Act and other provisions affecting seniors and long-term care.

CDC: States have received about 44 million doses of H1N1 vaccine

November 23, 2009

A total of about 54.1 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine have been made available as of last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday.

AARP expected to endorse House healthcare reform bill

November 05, 2009

AARP, the powerful national seniors' group, today is expected to express its support for the House Democratic healthcare reform bill, according to news reports Wednesday.