How exercise builds strength and health for seniors Whether we like it or not, losing some fitness with age is an inescapable reality. Bones become more brittle. Muscular strength and endurance decrease. Vital organs don’t function as well as they did before. “As we age, everything requires a little more energy and effort to achieve compared to […]
With age, even a simple cut can escalate quickly Good skin care is more important than ever as we age. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile, more prone to wounds that linger and pose a Read More
From microphones to OTC hearing aids, know the options available to help you hear better The world of hearing accessories is vast and wide, and the population of people who use them is just as Read More
What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of from your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopy procedures and Read More
7 red foods to love, according to dietitians. Love is in the air, so let’s color our plates with heart-healthy red foods. Red foods offer bold and powerful hues, and they come jam-packed with a Read More
Extreme cold and heat put seniors’ lives at risk. Know which thermostat settings are safe for older adults — and why Temperature regulation is a serious health concern for older adults, especially when the facilities they Read More
Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday’s winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming this week are a major inconvenience for most of us, for individuals with dementia, Read More
Finding humor in tough times eases the pain The old maxim “laughter is the best medicine” may not be far off track. Research shows that giggles and guffaws come with physical benefits. In fact, specialized Read More
Older adults navigate travel with mobility issues Call her a globetrotter extraordinaire. Sarah Campbell, an 84-year-old Chicago resident, has been on 100 international trips and counting. And despite her newest travel companion — a cane, which she Read More