From the Hospital to Home
There's nothing more comforting than recovering in your own home after a hospital stay. But your humble abode can pose its own set of problems - even extending your recovery time - if it's not properly prepared.

This is Not Your Grandfather's Funeral
The next time you attend a funeral, don't be surprised if it more closely resembles the last wedding you went to than the somber farewell you bid your grandfather 20 years ago.

Ensuring Your Legacy Lives On
Proper planning can reduce your chances of having to depend on others for financial support and help ensure that you have a legacy to pass on to your loved ones; two of the top worries for seniors.

A Golfer's Best Kept Secret
Here's something every golfer should carry in their golf bag, just in case they develop aches and pains in their joints while on the links.

Breathe New Life into Your Backyard Pool
Has the charm of having a backyard pool worn off for you? Here are some ways to make it fun again.

For Good Health, Don't Ignore an Irregular Heartbeat
Does your heart ever beat irregularly? Perhaps you get an occasional flutter, or your heart races or beats slow for a short amount of time. For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless. However, when these irregular heartbeats (or heart rhythms) are combined with a diagnosis of heart failure, a condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood through the body as well as it should, consider these irregular heartbeats a warning sign.

When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices
Caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help. Here are some tips on how to deal with the big issues.

Why Seniors Need More Natural Light
As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health.

Hear Your Best and Look Great at the Same Time
Here are seven important reasons everyone should get their hearing checked according to Miss America Deidre Downs, spokesperson for the Better Hearing Institute.

Internet Resources Empower Long-distance Caregivers
Here's where long distance caregivers can turn for the help they need.

Planning for a Healthy Retirement
For many baby boomers it seems like just yesterday they were grooving to the new sound of the Beatles, but this year the first wave of boomers turns 62 - making retirement just around the corner. Retirement can mean more time to spend with family and pursue a favorite hobby, but it also means an increased focus on health care needs. Here's what you need to know to help ensure a healthy life after retirement.

Tips for Improving Communication with Your Doctor
The relationship between a physician and a patient is an important one, especially if a complex diagnosis is involved. But sometimes there are barriers on both ends that can cause confusion and frustration. By following these suggestions, you'll be in a better position to maximize the outcome of your doctor appointments.