Protecting our elderly is becoming a passion for many of us.  Maybe it’s too late for some seniors who have already become victims of scams or eldercare predators, but we can do a tremendous amount of good as we work together to stop future elder abuse. I was heartened to read about the sentencing of the British [...]

Families and caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients have a strong ally  in retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conner. Her husband John has Alzheimer’s and she understands the difficulties of caregiving  because she is in the midst of her own personal struggles. O’Conner spoke before congress today in order to help others who are also struggling with [...]

The Safety of Seniors Act, which is designed to prevent falls and increase research for at-risk populaitons, may soon become reality if the President signs it.

New Hampshire politics are getting grayer and the biggest issue for 2008 seems to be health care.

  Older Iowa Democrats will be a very strong force in a very important primary. So far Hillary Clinton is the most popular candidate among the older influential voters. Why? Health care. Health care seems to be the most pressing issue for the elderly. Will Hillary win? Seniors seem to be listening to all candidates and [...]