Social Issues Facing the Disabled
The issues that the disabled community faces go beyond their medical needs and mobility. The social issues facing the disabled are considerable. There is a wide range of disabilities impacting [...]
Do You Understand Your Prescription Medication?
Over 700,000 people go to the emergency room every year due to incorrect medication usage, and 120,000 of those result in hospital admissions, according to American Healthcare. This is a [...]
5 Common Challenges for Aging In Place
While many may desire the situation, there are also many challenges for aging in place. If the senior’s health isn’t adequate, it can put them at risk without proper in-home [...]
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month
You may have a vision and goals. You may see other people in need, and want to do everything you can to help. But if you cannot take care of [...]
Celebrate National Book Lover’s Day
Friday, August 9 is National Book Lover’s Day. At RampNow we’ve always believed in the power of a good story. Reading books can be a wonderful activity to boost seniors’ [...]
National Wellness Month Provides an Opportunity for Seniors
Wellness means much more than weight loss, or physical health. It involves promoting healthy routines across your life, and developing positive habits and lifestyle changes. These can be individualized for [...]
Embracing Technology Can Help Seniors Maintain Independence
Although seniors are slower to adopt technology than other age demographics, this group is more tied to their gadgets than ever before. Four in 10 seniors now own smartphones, according [...]
The History of Independence Day
In a June 7, 1776 meeting of the Pennsylvania State House, Richard Henry Lee spoke about breaking the allegiance between the 13 colonies and Great Britain. Following his suggestion, the [...]
Disability and Depression – The Two Often Go Hand in Hand
When a person develops a disability or a chronic illness, they often feel as though something has been taken from them. It becomes easy to obsess over that thought, and [...]
This Men’s Health Month, Consider Prostate Health
Men have a higher mortality rate than women in 9 of the 10 leading causes of death. They have a shorter lifespan than women and are generally more unaware of [...]