Living Well

Magnifying Low Vision

Strategies help older adults adjust to life with vision loss  As we age, it can be hard to see well…

2 years ago

Fending off Disease

Fiber helps digestive health, but most people aren’t consuming enough You’ve heard that you need to eat fiber — but…

2 years ago

Core Issues

Strengthen muscles to improve balance and stability Some adults become less stable on their feet as they get older, but…

2 years ago

Tech Talk

5 tools to help older adults connect Along with the pandemic came social distancing, lockdowns, and a reshaping of how…

2 years ago

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.…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Marijuana May Be Risky for Your Heart

Now that marijuana is legal for medical or recreational use in many states, including Illinois, growing numbers of Americans —…

3 years ago

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