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.

Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded and have no idea why? The problem could be caused by a common condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). For sufferers, there is now a simple solution.

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.

Here's where long distance caregivers can turn for the help they need.

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.

Sore muscles, joint pain and mental slowdowns might seem inevitable as you grow older. But what if degeneration wasn't a part of the aging process? Staying active is key for a healthy lifestyle, but what else can you do for your body as it ages?

By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.