As Californians Increase in Age, So Does the Prevalence of Falls
During Older Americans Month, CPTA Educates Californians on Fall Prevention

I'm Worried About Mom / Dad: Simple Solutions for Aging Parents
Nearly one out of every four households in the U.S. (22.4 million households) is involved in care giving*. Nobody knows what to do, what to trust and what to watch out for. Most people don't have a clue what they're talking about. Senior Care giving expert, Joshua Hoffman, gives simple solutions and things to watch out for.

US: facing aging population challenges as 77M US Boomers near retirement age
Understanding that fiscal and demographic challenges on the horizon could push the nation beyond its ability to meet the myriad of future long term care needs of U.S. baby boomers, leading advocates and stakeholder organizations for the aging convened today to discuss...

Preparing and paying for the cost of care as we age
Two in five U.S. adults do not think they will have enough money to finance their own potential long-term care needs as they age and another one-third are not sure if they will have enough

Boomers willing to pay for technology that allows parents, selves more independent living
Baby boomers would spend up to $100 each month on technology to ensure healthier living and independence as they age.

AAA offers first home-based tool to help seniors drive safely longer...
Driver screening tool based on most effective predictors of crash risk
Just as you can screen for high cholesterol or high blood pressure, AAA today introduced a first-of-its kind scientifically valid tool designed to help seniors screen for their driving health in the privacy of their homes.

States seek alternatives to nursing homes with
innovative ways to allow elders to remain at home
As Congress contemplates deep cuts in Medicaid, many states have come up with innovative ways to help elders remain at home during their twilight years, saving millions that otherwise would be spent on costly nursing home stays.

It’s never too late to start strength training
Getting “old and flabby” does not have to happen — at least the flabby part.

Work and Home Provide Most Physical Activity for Latinos
Latino men and women get most of their daily physical activity from work and home-related tasks, rather than recreational exercise, according to a study in the current issue of Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

Older Hispanics Can Prevent High Blood Pressure
Spanish Version
Almost half of Hispanics over age 65 have high blood pressure, but many don’t know they have it because they feel just fine. Even though high blood pressure doesn’t cause symptoms...

A “Sandwich Generation” Mom Enjoys Renewed Optimism
The now 36-year-old wife and mother—three young children and another on the way—has been caring for her ailing mother, Ginny Rose, 86, for several years. Like other members of this “generation,” Bridges is caught between the demands of both children and parents. It’s been a labor of love and, at the same time, a daunting challenge.

Lifestyle Changes Can Help Older Hispanics Manage Diabetes
Spanish Version
Diabetes is one of the most serious health issues facing older Hispanics in the United States. On average, Hispanic Americans are almost twice as likely to have diabetes as non-Hispanic whites and to develop complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure, blindness, and kidney disease.