Telling children their grandmother is suffering from dementia is not only scary for the children, but also difficult for the adult delivering the message. That message must be sensitive and age appropriate, experts say, with details on what children can expect to witness and how they should respond to it. “It’s good to be honest […]
Struggling to keep track of everything? These products keep your memory in check For older adults with memory issues, technology can make life a whole lot easier — even if tech products may at first feel a bit outside their comfort zone. “Tech sounds scary, especially for those who still may have a landline or dial-up […]Read More
In a pandemic plus, older adults pivoted to virtual fitness classes to stay in shape The pandemic hit older Americans hard, but it also prodded many to jump on the technology bandwagon — including virtual fitness classes. Tech use among older adults has soared over the past two years, across a wide variety of devices […]Read More
I smashed my elbow recently. There was no bone break — just a bad bruise after slipping in the kitchen and landing on my arm — but at times the pain has been excruciating. So, I followed doctor’s orders: babying my elbow, icing it, and taking an occasional over-the-counter painkiller. (P.S. I wear sneakers in […]Read More
Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. “I don’t know how much longer I can do this,” he said, glumly. Coffino was referring to the caution that’s come to define his life during the Covid-19 pandemic. After two years of mostly staying at home and […]Read More
Fiber helps digestive health, but most people aren’t consuming enough You’ve heard that you need to eat fiber — but why? While fiber helps with bowel regularity, it also has many other benefits throughout the body. Fiber, which is resistant to digestion in the gastrointestinal tract, sweeps through the digestive system like an internal scrub […]Read More
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