Finding a good car is difficult enough, with sky-rocketing gas prices, ever increasing gadgets and rising sales costs. For those who use wheelchairs or caregivers who transport loved ones in wheelchairs, the challenge can seem even greater. From expert resources and user reviews, we compiled this list that can kick-start your search for the most [...]
It is not surprising that the land of the crescent moon is drawing many of Europe’s elderly to health tourism. A land of mysticism, ancient history and beautiful landscape has much to offer in retirement services. According to the Anatolia News Agency, Turkey is leading an industry growth generating 130,000 visitors per year in the areas of rehabilitation, retirement [...]
Happy birthday to GERATEC (Gerontological Research Training Education and Caring), a member of IAHSA, which just turned “sweet 16”! Under the direction of Margaret Van Zyl, Director of Strategic Partnerships at GERATEC and board member of IAHSA, the organization is well on its way to re-model long-term care in South Africa. Using values of integrity, innovation and “person-centered care”, [...]
Today, May 21, 2012, University of Adelaide is launching the Australian Population and Migration Research Centre (APMRC) focused on developing a sustainable population and workforce strategy for Asia Pacific and Australia. Research will include topics such as the impact of aging on the workforce, modern communications technology for the elderly, and issues of obesity among many [...]
In a recent research report titled “Pain Management: A Global Strategic Business Report”, Global Industry Analysts Inc., conducted a quantitative study on characteristics of the global pain management market. The global pain management market is estimated to reach $77billion by 2017, with Asia-Pacific forecasted to lead regional growth. Currently, the United States holds the largest [...]
Community Press has created a book intended to help elders stay safe online. The book, Computer Scams, Shams, and Spam: How to Safely Enjoy Your Online Time [For Boomers and Beyond], provides older computer users the education they need to protect themselves from the scam artists that prey on them via email, at websites, as [...]
A new technology aims to help older drivers stay on the road for longer, using pictures of mail boxes or restaurants as visual turning cues. The tool, which has been nicknamed “the Granny Nav” is being investigated as a part of the UK’s Research Council efforts to help facilitate safe driving among the elderly. According [...]