Health

Patient Portal Ethics

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

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

4 years ago

Too Many Drugs

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

4 years ago

All Ears

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

4 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…

4 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,…

4 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…

4 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…

4 years ago

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