The National Council on Aging announces 2023 photo contest award winners The National Council on Aging’s photo contest results are in. And this year was all about older women embracing life and contributing to their communities. “These photographs suggest to me that we are all connected in the Dance of Life as we pursue our […]
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 Read More
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 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 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 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 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 Read More