The days of “take two aspirin and call me in the morning” have morphed into “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly 40% of seniors are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to...
Read moreThe Top Warning Signs of Elderly Mobility Issues & Tips for Prevention
Benjamin Franklin certainly had it right: An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to noticing and addressing elderly mobility issues, prevention is crucial. Falls in older adults lead to 3 million emergency room...
Read moreIt’s Not Just Hype: The Benefits of Vitamins for Older Adults
Minerals, vitamins, and supplements – oh my! Seventy percent of older adults are taking them; but are they really necessary as we get older? After all, a balanced and healthy diet offers seniors necessary nutrients. But there are certain...
Read moreSenior Friendships: How to Make Them and Why They’re Important
If you have ever watched young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group might be playing hide-and-seek, and a newcomer dashes over with a breathless, “Can I play?” More often than not, the reply is a...
Read moreStrengthen These Attributes to Be a Better Advocate for Aging Parents
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Serving as an advocate for aging parents is perhaps one of the biggest honors – and responsibilities – you’ll have as a family...
Read moreUnlocking the Secret to Healthy Aging
After almost 80 years and a multitude of studies focused on healthy aging, researchers have determined that wealth and a good genetic makeup really have little to do with our levels of joy. The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938...
Read moreSix Steps to Boost Wellness in Older Adults All Year Long
Many people have cast aside their New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, but who says resolutions should only be made in the beginning of the year? There’s no time like the present to commit to a new goal or habit, particularly when...
Read moreExciting Study May Lead to a New Alzheimer’s Treatment
If 2021 will be remembered as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different version of a life-changing vaccine: an Alzheimer’s treatment that might actually slow or prevent the further advancement of the...
Read moreSenior Health Care: The Importance of Having a Geriatrician on Your Team
If your young child suddenly developed an illness, who would you call? It’s a no-brainer; many parents have the phone number programmed on their phone for the pediatrician they’ve carefully selected to manage the medical care needs of their...
Read moreLiving With COPD: Tips to More Effectively Communicate About Your Diagnosis
It began with those in your inner circle, and it has gradually been spreading outward to good friends and acquaintances. Revealing that you are living with a COPD diagnosis and knowing how to answer the various questions that arise about it may...
Read moreFamily Caregiver Tips to Help a Loved One Navigate a New Diagnosis
It may have been presumed, or perhaps broadsided you out of the blue. Mom has just received the official diagnosis for a progressive disease that’s going to make independent life challenging. While there are lots of unknowns, one thing is for...
Read moreDiscover the Connection Between Purpose and How to Live Longer
What inspires you to get out of bed each morning? The answer is different for every single one of us, of course, but there is one commonality: it could allow you to live longer. Scientific studies are showing us that the answer to “how to live...
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