Living Well

Power of Purees

The art of pureed food — and other food modifications — to meet special dietary needs Eating should be a…

1 year ago

Blushing Beauties

7 red foods to love, according to dietitians. Love is in the air, so let’s color our plates with heart-healthy…

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

Laugh it Off

Finding humor in tough times eases the pain The old maxim “laughter is the best medicine” may not be far…

2 years ago

Travel Bug

Older adults navigate travel with mobility issues  Call her a globetrotter extraordinaire. Sarah Campbell, an 84-year-old Chicago resident, has been…

2 years ago

The Right Bite

Oral health may decline with age, but nutritional needs do not Christine Wehrli, of Naperville, says that her mom has…

2 years ago

Great Expectations

If your senior years aren’t quite what you expected, focus on finding your own path   Based on television advertisements targeted…

2 years ago

Too Old for Tech? Never.

Virtual voice assistants provide crucial services for older adults For younger generations, technology is as normal as air.  With smartphones,…

2 years ago

Magic Mineral

Magnesium has many benefits for older adults — if they’re consuming the right amounts. Ubiquitous in the human body, magnesium…

2 years ago

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