Health

Wound Care

With age, even a simple cut can escalate quickly Good skin care is more important than ever as we age.…

2 years ago

Patient Portal Ethics

What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of from your doctor? For more than…

2 years ago

Who Sets the Temperature?

Extreme cold and heat put seniors’ lives at risk. Know which thermostat settings are safe for older adults — and…

2 years ago

Winter Weather Tips

Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday's winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming…

2 years ago

Healthcare Apps and the Power of Coordinated Care

Communication-based healthcare apps stand to improve complex care coordination, which is especially important for older adults Consider all of the…

3 years ago

All Ears

Hearing aids and support groups help people counter hearing loss   Picture the scene: A person with hearing impairment claims…

3 years ago

Too Many Drugs

Managing the risks of multiple medications More is not always better — especially when it comes to medications. Taking too…

3 years ago

Am I Shrinking?

Why we shrink as we age, and how to preserve height In our youth, our height gradually increases, reaching our…

3 years ago

Changing Mask Mandates

Older adults navigate pandemic restrictions, balancing safety with socialization When Illinois officials lifted pandemic mask mandates in February, Linda Balla,…

3 years ago

Getting Ahead of Head Injuries

In January, actor and comedian Bob Saget, 65, died from accidental blunt head trauma, according to the final report from…

3 years ago

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