Aging Feature Articles
Dementia and loss of memory are concerns for older adults. Maintaining healthy habits is the most effective way for adults to keep their brains and memories strong...more
Food safety is especially important for seniors
Senior citizens need to know they are at increased risk for contracting a foodborne illness. The good news is they can decrease their risk by avoiding some foods and taking steps to keep other foods safe...more
Planning funerals in advance makes decisions easier
Consumers who make funeral arrangements in advance can compare prices and services so that the funeral reflects a wise and well-informed purchasing decision, honors the deceased and is meaningful to survivors...more
Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to turn part of the equity in their homes into cash without selling their homes or taking on additional monthly bills. Reverse mortgages sound like a great solution for many seniors, but costs can be quite high and there are some disadvantages to consider...more
Top 10 things every senior should consider
If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is...Use direct deposit for your Social Security payments...Check your credit report...more
Active Aging—Stay Strong and Stay Healthy
When people talk about being physically active, many think of aerobic activities, but it is also about being strong. Getting the heart and lungs working to full capacity has great health benefits...more
Medication
is not the only option for treating arthritis
May is National Arthritis Month and
a time when individuals and their families should be aware of
misconceptions about the disease...more
Friendship is important to older adults
Many studies have shown the benefits of
friendship on positive social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Having a strong circle of friends can be a good source for aging hearts
and help the body's auto immune system resist disease...more
Sibling
Relationships and Aging Parents
Adult children play an important role
in helping to care for aging parents. The relationships among siblings can
influence the help and support given to their aging parents...more
Transportation and the Elderly
Just because people are older
does not mean they are unsafe drivers. However, the reduced vision,
slower reflexes and stiffer joints of older drivers has an impact on
their ability to drive. Older people tend to take more medicine and this
could effect their driving ability...more
Which Foods
to Avoid for a Colon Cancer Test
Your doctor gives you a little kit to collect tiny samples of fecal
matter that will be mailed to a lab and checked for hidden blood - a
possible sign of colon cancer...more
Nothing
Tastes Good Anymore
"That recipe just doesn't have
the flavor that I always remembered." You might hear that comment
from an older adult. Maybe you've said it yourself...more
Nutrition
and Fitness: What does it have to do with aging?
The fragility we see in the
elderly is in large part the result of muscle loss known as sarcopenia.
Although, many of us work at preventing chronic diseases associated with
aging such as heart disease and diabetes, sarcopenia is a disease that
is often overlooked. ...more
Does Getting
Older Mean Alzheimer's Disease?
After shopping many of us have left
the store and could not find our keys or our car. Does that mean you
could have Alzheimer's? The answer is, "no" but if, you forgot
that you drove the car or if you get lost going home, then you may have
to be concerned...more
Dehydration in the winter: Elderly at risk
Dehydration is one of the most
frequent causes of hospitalization among people over the age of 65.
Worse, at least one study has found that about one-half of those
hospitalized for dehydration died within a year of admission....more
Grandparents: The World's Best Gift
Expecting the family to visit
during the holidays? Having the grandchildren come to visit is exciting,
but it can also be a challenge. How do you get a toddler to warm up to
you? What can you do to prevent your treasured objects from damage? A
little advanced preparation can help....more
Don't Handicap Yourself With Traditions
One of the joys of the holidays
is gathering with friends and family. For people with arthritis or other
mobility problems, minimal changes to holiday preparations can result in
maximum enjoyment of the season....more
Osteoporosis: The Silent Bone Thief
Osteoporosis is a
"silent" deterioration of bone and a major health threat for
more than 28 million Americans (80 percent are women). This disease can
progress for years without the awareness of the victim. Bones become
fragile and are more likely to break. In fact, the first sign of a
problem may be a fractured bone or a collapsed vertebra....more
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