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 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 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 moreChoosing the Best Flu Vaccines for Seniors
While COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it’s essential to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, particularly for older adults. Flu season is upon us, and it is time to make sure the older adults you...
Read moreIs It Dementia or Medication Side Effects in Seniors?
Disorientation. Confusion. Memory loss. While these are surely hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, they could also come about due to medication side effects in seniors. Rather than immediately assuming an...
Read moreEstablishing a Daily Routine for Seniors
Life, particularly during the course of the pandemic, can be filled with uncertainty. For seniors who are feeling less in command of certain facets of life, such as losing cognitive or physical functioning, focusing on what can be controlled is...
Read morePost-Pandemic: Help the Elderly Regain Strength to Stay Well
As we’re finally easing our way out of the pandemic, we’re discovering more about how it has impacted older adults – both physically and emotionally. We know seniors have been at a higher risk of serious complications and death from the COVID-19...
Read moreWhy Nearly Half of Seniors Living at Home Lack Basic Assistive Devices
Consider the numerous tools you use every single day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple things, but ones you cannot envision living without. For many older adults, there are basic assistive devices available that could mean the...
Read moreMedication Side Effects Lead to Increased Fall Risk for Seniors
We’ve known for a long time that there are specific medications that increase the likelihood of falls for older adults. Two decades ago, a little over 50% of elderly people were impacted by that risk; yet today, that number has increased...
Read moreHow Lonely Seniors Are Often Lured by Scammers and What To Do About It
It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many seniors. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to provide the warmth and comfort of a hug and even an in-person smile in...
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