High cholesterol levels put individuals at an increased risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in U.S. adults. It’s important for older adults to manage their cholesterol levels to Read More
When a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, family caregivers may feel at a loss, but there are concrete steps they can take to ease this phase of life. The statistics about Read More
It is estimated that over 50 million Americans report difficulty sleeping. With our busy American lifestyle, where we are overcommitted in both our work schedules and personal lives, it may seem that sleep is indeed a Read More
Among the many lessons that 2020 has taught us is that human happiness goes hand-in-hand with human connectedness. That counts doubly so for intergenerational relationships between older adults and younger individuals, according to a 2019 AARP study. Read More
Take these steps now to shore up your future as you age Chicagoan Joy Loverde was in her 20s when she began planning for retirement. That decision, says the eldercare expert, was key. “I was Read More
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black pilots in the United States military and flew about 1,500 missions during World War II. They were courageous, inspirational, and instrumental in the desegregation of the U.S. armed Read More
Printing family recipes can preserve memories, independence When I first met my husband, his mother was already having some health struggles. She had recovered, but not completely, from a stroke several years earlier. And she Read More
A surge of emotional trauma can trigger a serious cardiac condition Roni Buckley was 9 years old in 1957 when her mother suddenly passed away from polio. Her mother, 35, was six months pregnant at the time. While Read More
Explore the ins and outs of aging in place Some changes are inevitable. We all outgrow things we used to enjoy: music, food, hairstyles, even relationships — but what about our homes? When is it time Read More
Senior activists make their voices heard Crystal McGee had already begun praying when she felt the spit hit her skin. It was 1966, and McGee knelt at a prayer vigil in Cicero. She remembers that Jesse Read More