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Gifts for People with Dementia

As the holiday season approaches, finding the right gifts for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need not be difficult.…

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Finding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful Life

As part of the “Great Resignation,” many people are examining their work and picking new priorities for themselves. They’re using…

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Get Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in Order

No one anticipates a catastrophic illness, a medical emergency, or sudden death, but it happens. And if it happens to…

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Downsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your Stuff

At age 68, Mary knew the time had come to sell the family’s two-flat on Chicago’s North Side that her…

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In Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause Confusion

If an older adult you love or care for becomes easily agitated, disoriented, or confused, your first thought probably won’t…

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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…

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The Power of a Life Story

Crafting a Memoir Helps Older Adults Connect By Melissa Ramsdell   Chicagoan Beth Finke knows the power of a memoir.…

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Eating for Your Age

A healthy aging diet Let’s face it: Nutrition needs evolve as we age. And healthy eating is important for healthy…

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Controversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’s

Meg Will began noticing changes in her mother’s behavior when her mother turned 80. Her mother was sharp — after…

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Combatting Rising Prescription Drug Costs

Joan, an 81-year-old resident of the Chicago suburbs, recently fell into the “donut hole.” That’s the name for a Medicare…

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