Mar 4, 2024 —
End-of-life is one of the most vulnerable times for patients and their loved ones. The entire situation—including the decisions and emotions—can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there is a healthcare service dedicated to helping people in these very moments of crisis: hospice care. What is hospice care? Hospice care is specialty medical care for people who have... Read More
Feb 1, 2024 —
A package from a loved one always conveys the warm message of care and thoughtfulness. However, the United States Postal Service cautions that scams targeting people sending and receiving packages are on the rise. Unfortunately, older adults are at increased risk of being victimized by these types of scams. And a recent study by the... Read More
Feb 1, 2024 —
As many as one in five adults in the United States have a diagnosed form of arthritis, a type of inflammation that causes joint pain. Arthritis can make everyday tasks challenging because it causes pain and stiffness in the joints. However, there are many tools designed to help people with arthritis to do everyday things... Read More
Jan 2, 2024 —
A lot changes when someone receives a diagnosis of a serious health condition or disability. There may be changes to a person’s physical abilities, daily life, career, or long-term plans. There’s no wrong way to feel about a big change in one’s health, and complex emotions are expected. It’s important to acknowledge that people may... Read More
Jan 2, 2024 —
Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). That illustrates how these events can impact nearly everyone and... Read More
Dec 1, 2023 —
Many of us pledge to take steps to improve our health in the new year. This might be a great one to focus on bone and joint health problems, which are among the most prevalent and debilitating health challenges Americans face. To get you started, check out these ten great resolutions from the American Academy... Read More
Dec 1, 2023 —
For many of us, the holidays are a hectic time! We put hours of preparation into selecting, purchasing, and wrapping gifts, decorating our homes, cooking, and baking, and perhaps getting ready for guests or traveling to our destination. This year, as in last year, many of us had to pivot a bit. If it wasn’t... Read More
Feb 3, 2023 —
The American Academy of Ophthalmology advises that early detection and today’s treatments for common eye disease among seniors can help stop vision loss. While age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in Americans age 65 and older, seniors who develop AMD should not consider blindness in advanced age to... Read More
Feb 3, 2023 —
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to quit smoking. A month into 2023, a certain percentage of smokers who resolved to become former smokers are still sticking with it. But some report that during January, they seem to have gained a few pounds. This is a common but frustrating turn of events... Read More
Jan 2, 2023 —
Walking through a winter wonderland is beautiful, but cold weather can be dangerous, especially for seniors. From frigid temperatures to isolation, cold weather hazards are real and common. Here are four ways to be safe during the big chill season. Stay warm. Older adults can lose body heat faster and be less aware of being... Read More
