Nearly eight thousand seniors who fell and banged their heads died from brain injury in 2005. Another fifty-six-thousand had to be treated in hospitals for brain injuries sustained from a fall. “Most people think older adults may only break their hip when they fall, but our research shows that traumatic brain injuries can also be [...]

Long-term care facilities near Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire have been implementing a system they hope will catch on fast: ’slow medicine.’ Piloted by Dartmouth, the philosphy of ’slow medicine’ is to edcuate elderly individuals about the healthcare choices they face. Often, when a nursing home resident falls ill, doctors are quick [...]

Older Americans Month was established in 1963 by John F. Kennedy, under the name “Senior Citizens Month.”  At the time, only 17 million Americans had reached their 65th birthday.  In 1980, Jimmy Carter changed the name of the month to what it is today.  Each year, Older Americans Month has had a theme.  This year’s message [...]