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July 28, 2022 —
As you age, the structure of your brain changes and these changes affect several of our brain’s normal functions and abilities. Maintaining your brain health is important to protecting your ability to think clearly, learn, and remember important details throughout your everyday life. Brain health refers to how well your brain operates throughout several areas.... Read More
July 7, 2022 —
According to the National Center for Elder Abuse about 1 out of every 10 Americans over the age of 60 years old has fallen victim to some form of elder abuse. Other research has even estimated that five million elders are abused every year. This next number hits even a little closer to home– it... Read More
May 4, 2022 —
Aging can be challenging sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be. Although depression is not a typical part of the aging process, it is common among older adults. So if you’re an older adult and feel that you might be suffering from depression, I want you to know that you are not alone. Depression is... Read More
April 21, 2022 —
This is the time of year when we open the windows and let in the light. Time to give everything a good dusting and vacuuming! And while we’re at it, we might decide to do a little decluttering, as well. It’s good to keep up with that task over the years. As we grow older,... Read More
March 22, 2022 —
The old cliché is that older adults should take it easy—maybe even take to their rocking chairs. Today, we know how wrong that is! “It’s a widespread idea in Western societies that as we get older, it’s normal to slow down, do less, and retire,” said Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel E. Lieberman. In fact, he said,... Read More
March 10, 2022 —
Is your diet made up exclusively of dishes you create from scratch, using fresh ingredients? Most likely not! Most of us use plenty of canned, boxed, frozen or bottled products, and that’s just fine—so long as what’s in those packages is healthy and meets our nutritional needs. If you are an older adult, you probably... Read More
February 23, 2022 —
Older adults are susceptible to a number of eye conditions that can damage vision. These include cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, which according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the most common cause of sight loss in people older than 50. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the deterioration of... Read More
February 8, 2022 —
During February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gerontologists report that during the pandemic, older couples have been providing a great deal of support for each other’s well-being. At any time, the health of couples can be closely intertwined. For example, the American Heart Association reports that couples often share certain heart-health traits, such as blood pressure,... Read More
January 21, 2022 —
During a visit to their hometown, Dan and Amy visited their great-aunt. Aunt Becky was glad to see them, but they were worried at what they saw in her home. Her usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt. Though she’d always taken pride in her wardrobe, her dress was dirty and torn. She seemed painfully... Read More
January 12, 2022 —
From the beginning of the pandemic, much attention has been paid to older adults, who are at highest risk of serious illness from COVID-19, and who have faced isolation and an interruption to their regular activities as they practiced social distancing. Recent figures show that 75% of people who died from the virus are age... Read More
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