Health

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

Do We Really ‘Lose Our Filter’ as We Age?

Many of us will have experienced some unexpected honesty from the older people in our lives. Whether it’s grandma telling…

3 years ago

As Covid Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning and Malaise Growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know…

3 years ago

With Physical Restrictions, Sex May Change But It Doesn’t Have to End

Don’t worry — physical restrictions like a hip replacement, colostomy bag, or arthritis don’t need to spell the end of…

3 years ago

At Nursing Homes, Long Waits for Results Render Covid Tests ‘Useless’

More nursing homes are waiting longer for Covid-19 test results for residents and staffers, according to federal data, making the…

3 years ago

Another Virus to Worry About

Covid-19 gets the headlines, but RSV can cause problems for older adults, too Older adults have plenty to worry about…

3 years ago

Finding Relief

Treatments target chronic pain and inflammation On most days for the past 25 years, 79-year-old Arthur Cooper of Park Ridge has…

3 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…

3 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

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