National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month is a time when caregivers are recognized for the tireless work they do. It’s dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for family...
View Article4 Serious Age Related Eye Problems
Growing older contributes to a number of other eye changes that need to be monitored. These four are most common ones. Cataract. This clouding of the lens usually develops slowly over many years. You...
View ArticleThe Weighty Issue of Weight Loss
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but in girth. Results from...
View ArticleCan You Hear Me Now?
Hearing aids might not be a welcome addition to your routine, but there are simple ways to ease the adjustment. Glasses have become such a fashion statement that some people without vision problems...
View ArticleCan A Multivitamin Keep Your Brain Healthy?
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in case their diet is...
View ArticleBeyond Momentary Calm
Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely equal one (larger) load? The same goes for chewing gum:...
View ArticleDietary Changes to Help Reduce Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Since ulcerative colitis (UC), a condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum, is never medically cured, certain lifestyle behaviors can help you manage symptoms and better cope with...
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She was falling too often. We made the difficult decision to put her in a...
The last several posts have been about fall prevention strategies. However, there are seniors who continue to fall frequently despite interventions. Some individuals are unstable as soon as they stand...
View Article“Old Age” Enters a New Age: Dramatic shifts in demography and Americans’...
Unique representative study investigates changing views on longevity and aging across health, retirement, and purpose. A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has confirmed...
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Will we all become frail as we age?
Almost half of the people born in 1940 are still alive today. They are over 80 years old. For people who were born in 1950 or later, more than 70% are expected to live past the age of 80. What will...
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