It seems cruel to victimize seniors with fraud when they have limited resources and are the most likely to struggle with the state of the economy today. However, predators target the elderly just for this reason; because they are more vulnerable, they are more likely … Continue reading →

Cataracts are a clouding of the eyes’ lens that occur due to congenital issues, trauma to the eyes, secondary causes and as part of the natural aging process. The lens of an eye is normally a clear structure that sits behind the iris, the colored … Continue reading →

Q1 – Are there tests to help detect glaucoma? A1 – Eye doctors use a number of tests to detect the serious eye disease, glaucoma and track the progression of the damage it is causing. Q2 – Is there a main test to initially diagnose … Continue reading →

Since there is no cure for glaucoma, and many types cannot be detected since symptoms do not appear until damage has already occurred; seniors need to receive regular testing in order to diagnose glaucoma. Eye tests should be administered every year, or 2 times per … Continue reading →

Glaucoma can go undetected by seniors because symptoms do not always appear until serious damage to the optic nerve has occurred, as a result it’s important to have regular exams completed by an eye care professional to detect problems that could result in the serious … Continue reading →

Glaucoma is the term used for damage that is caused to the optic nerve due to other eye diseases related to intraocular pressure (IOP) and malfunctioning of the eye’s drainage systems. The eye, when functioning properly constantly produces aqueous, a clear fluid that fills the … Continue reading →

By the year 2010 green homes are expected to make up 10% of new home construction, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. This green housing movement is rapidly growing. Read on for some simple ways to benefit the environment as well as elder’s and … Continue reading →

Older people tend to feel about 13 years younger than their chronological age, according to a study that will be published in the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Science. Researchers analyzed the responses of 516 men and women age 70 and older who participated in the … Continue reading →

New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors Often people make New Year’s resolutions, only to keep up with their goals for a couple of months. This year, if you are a senior planning to embark on a healthier lifestyle, you should focus on setting realistic goals that … Continue reading →