Pneumonia Protection
Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change Above photo: A new version of the pneumonia vaccine that specifically targets strains that affect adults helped spur the updated recommendations. | zoranm/E+ via Getty Images By Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia Autumn brings a chill in the air – […]
3 Common Vision Changes as We Age
The old wives’ tale that eating carrots is good for your eyesight isn’t entirely a myth. Eating carrots and other colorful vegetables as part of a healthy diet won’t improve your visual acuity, but along with other preventive measures like wearing sunglasses, avoiding smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight, a healthy diet helps prevent some […]
Prevent Falls with Smart Design Tips
The home should be a safe haven, but each year more than 1 out of 4 older people fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To make aging in place safer, consider these tips: Bathroom. Install a comfort-height toilet with grab bars on the side and back walls, says Chicago interior designer […]
Sexuality, Aging and the Rise of Sexually Transmitted Infections
By Rhonda Alexander During teenage and young-adult years, sexually transmitted infections (STI)—and how to prevent them—is a regular topic of discussion, but what happens to the discussion after the age of 40? “There are no kid gloves in my office,” says Dr. Monique Jones, obstetrics and gynecology specialist in Hazel Crest. “We talk about it […]