By Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Senior Saviors

Dispensing love and life lessons, grandparents step in to raise their grandchildren Above photo by Jim Vondruska: Diana Martin-Logan with her…

4 years ago

Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

When Ann learned about a test that could reveal whether she had a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the…

4 years ago

Keeping Couples Connected

Communities provide options when one spouse requires more care than the other Lynne Bugai’s parents, Bud and Joanne, were in…

4 years ago

Pawsitive Connection

In a purr-fect pairing, pets bring love and companionship to older adults When her Arlington Heights retirement community locked down due…

4 years ago

Tech Support

Helping older adults master new devices In today’s techy world, it’s more important than ever to master new devices in…

4 years ago

Flying High

Birder’s passion helps her soar Each morning, Sigrid Schmidt looks out her window for American goldfinches, black-capped chickadees, and northern cardinals…

4 years ago

Conversation Starters

Try these communication pointers to connect to loved ones with dementia When Peter Zollo’s mother passed away in December, relatives spoke…

4 years ago

Finding Your Flow

Tai chi’s gentle postures benefit body and mind Petra Lopez-Garcia kept thinking about her approaching 80th birthday. As the milestone…

4 years ago

Simple Solutions

Save time and reduce waste with these kitchen tricks My mother is an active, busy 77-year-old woman who enjoys aerobics,…

4 years ago

Hitting the Jack Pot

Older adults turn to marijuana for pain relief Each evening, Adrienne, an 80-year-old grandmother from the Chicago suburbs, eats a…

4 years ago

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