Digging Deep

3 years ago

As gardens grow, so do older adults and their communities Every year, without fail, new growth emerges from the soil.…

Empowering Seniors Through Film

3 years ago

A new initiative at the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging aims to aid older adults and healthcare students through…

Get More from Your Doctor’s Visit

3 years ago

Doctor’s appointments are short — typically about 15 minutes. Yet, there can be so much to discuss, especially for older adults.  Preparation…

Alzheimer’s Toll Increases

3 years ago

Nationally, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. As that number increases, so, too, does the number of…

Foster Grandparents Mentor Youth

3 years ago

The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents program provides a way for volunteers to mentor children in their communities.

Seniors Helping Seniors

3 years ago

The seniors providing services are happy to have the extra income. Both the providers and the receivers benefit from the…

Are You Prepared for Healthcare Costs While in Retirement?

3 years ago

There is a simple and unsettling reality in the United States. Many Americans don't feel financially prepared for healthcare costs…

Power of Touch: Massage Helps People with Dementia

3 years ago

When people think about dementia, they typically think of memory loss. Yet, people with dementia may also experience a decline…

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What Causes Kidney Stones?

3 years ago

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father has a history of kidney stones. He has changed his diet in the past year,…

Hearing Aids Turn High-Tech

3 years ago

When Dennis Risen, 71, was in his early 30s, he noticed he was having difficulty following conversations with friends in…

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