Living Well

Gifts for People with Dementia

As the holiday season approaches, finding the right gifts for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need not be difficult.…

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

Eating for Your Age

A healthy aging diet Let’s face it: Nutrition needs evolve as we age. And healthy eating is important for healthy…

3 years ago

Controversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’s

Meg Will began noticing changes in her mother’s behavior when her mother turned 80. Her mother was sharp — after…

3 years ago

Marijuana May Be Risky for Your Heart

Now that marijuana is legal for medical or recreational use in many states, including Illinois, growing numbers of Americans —…

3 years ago

Tech Support

Helping older adults master new devices In today’s techy world, it’s more important than ever to master new devices in…

3 years ago

Hitting the Jack Pot

Older adults turn to marijuana for pain relief Each evening, Adrienne, an 80-year-old grandmother from the Chicago suburbs, eats a…

3 years ago

Simple Solutions

Save time and reduce waste with these kitchen tricks My mother is an active, busy 77-year-old woman who enjoys aerobics,…

3 years ago

Finding Your Flow

Tai chi’s gentle postures benefit body and mind Petra Lopez-Garcia kept thinking about her approaching 80th birthday. As the milestone…

3 years ago

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