In Brief

Silver Search Shines

About 230,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease live in Illinois, and many will wander away at some point. But thanks to…

3 years ago

4 Tough Questions to Ask Aging Parents

As our parents get older, it’s imperative we understand their end-of-life wishes. This involves some hard questions — and that’s…

3 years ago

Ballet Helps Seniors Find Balance

JoAnn King, a retired teacher and school librarian, couldn’t take ballet lessons as a child because her parents opposed them.…

3 years ago

The Power of a Good Nap

Next time you nap, you can rest easy. Because it turns out that if you snooze, you don’t lose. Taking…

3 years ago

6 Important Vaccines

Covid-19 vaccines have recently stolen the spotlight, but other vaccines are also important to keep older adults healthy. Consider these…

3 years ago

Finding the Right Incontinence Supplies

Urinary incontinence grows more common as we age, but finding the right incontinence supplies to keep older adults comfortable can…

3 years ago

Simple Shopping for Caregiving Needs

Some families live far from each other. Peter Zollo knew he was lucky to live 10 minutes from his late…

3 years ago

Empowering Seniors Through Film

A new initiative at the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging aims to aid older adults and healthcare students through…

4 years ago

Get More from Your Doctor’s Visit

Doctor’s appointments are short — typically about 15 minutes. Yet, there can be so much to discuss, especially for older adults.  Preparation…

4 years ago

Alzheimer’s Toll Increases

Nationally, more than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. As that number increases, so, too, does the number of…

4 years ago

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