One in four Americans of 65 years or older falls every year. According to an online report by the National Council on Aging, every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room as a result of a fall. Many falls can be prevented by making appropriate home modifications and promptly addressing related health issues and lifestyle factors.

It’s common to hear retirees and older adults say, “I am not going anywhere. I’m staying in my own home!” Many seniors want to age in place and do not want to leave their home.

Summer months in Florida often remind us of family reunions: charcoal grills smelling up the yard and the constant hum of the overhead fan at grandma's. But the steamy 98º outdoor temperature is almost unbearable.

We have finally reached that time of the year when families are beginning to plan family reunions and long-awaited trips. If you didn’t take a family trip during the winter months, don’t worry; spring has just arrived and the hot summer months are just around the corner.

If you want to help improve the quality of life of older adults, think about including music in a senior’s daily list of activities.