For those of us with a car, driving means freedom. For seniors, it can mean the difference between seeing family often and having an active social life or being stuck at home. As long as your eyesight remains okay and you’re medically cleared to drive, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t strike out on your own. To help, these auto accessories will make any trip easier, even if you have mobility issues. Most of them are under $50 and can make getting in and out of the car and long trips so much more comfortable.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells (neurons) to degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia, a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person’s ability to function independently. In fact, it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases of dementia. Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only a disease of old age, as almost 200,000 Americans have early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Navigating Medicare can be confusing and challenging — understanding all the government rules, coverage details, and staying on top of deadlines is incredibly tough. And if you don’t make the right choices, you could end paying high premiums out-of-pocket costs.

Total resistance exercise, also known as TRX or suspension weight training, is a workout that involves suspending your body from a strap suspension system and using your own weight combined with gravity as resistance. This revolutionary form of exercise was invented by Navy SEAL Commander Randy Hetrick in 1997 and has since blown up into a huge trend that can be found in gyms and homes around the world.

You’ve likely suffered from the flu at least once in your life. It isn’t fun, is it? Maybe you’re a new parent and you’re worried about your child getting the flu. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Many parents have doubts about the flu shot, but we’ve come up with 10 great reasons why you should vaccinate your kids.