Are you considering long-term care insurance for elderly parents? You have valid reasons for doing so. Long term care for parents can get expensive quickly.

One-third of our senior citizens are experiencing loneliness symptoms. Pair that loneliness with a chronic illness and increased aging, and you have a recipe for a downward spiral of geriatric failure to thrive symptoms.

Reflecting on the aging process, singer-songwriter Mike Love commented, "The great thing about getting older is that you get a chance to tell the people in your life who matter what they mean to you."

We're still learning about the root of paranoid delusions in the elderly. One study found that an estimated 4% of elderly people show signs of paranoia, meaning that it is not a common or "natural" part of aging.

In the US, 44% of caregivers are providing help to their elderly parents. So if you're a caregiver yourself, there's a very good chance you're taking care of your mom and/or dad.

At one point in your life, your parents were helping you make big decisions. They taught you to drive, helped you when you were sick, and taught you how to handle money.

Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte problem among the elderly population. Dehydration in seniors can be a problem when it comes to their daily function.

Studies have linked loneliness in elderly people to serious conditions like dementia, so it's vitally important for seniors to stay engaged in social activities for as long as possible.

Did you know the average life expectancy for American seniors is nearly 79 years? We're living longer than ever before, but that doesn't mean we're immune to the effects of aging.