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Having the Post-Holiday Care Conversation
Special recipes, cherished traditions, and festive décor are all reasons we love the holidays! The holidays are a great time to connect with family members who may live far away. Adult siblings may return to their childhood home to spend the holidays with...
The Neighborhood Watch: Enhancing Senior Independence in Established Communities
As we age, our environments and the communities we are a part of play an increasingly significant role in our quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that tightly connected neighborhoods improve the wellbeing of older adults. However, the social...
7 Tips for Helping Your Loved One With Arthritis
Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? The most common is osteoarthritis, in which the tissues in the joint (such as a knee or hip) break down over time. There’s also rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune and inflammatory...
Don’t Wait to Report Memory Problems
We’ve come a long way in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease since the discovery of the condition in the early 1900s, and we’re learning more every day. There are currently almost 100 disease-modifying treatments in clinical trials. However, we still...
How To Protect Your Hearing As You Age
Does it seem like more people are mumbling these days? Have you found it hard to follow conversations in social settings or restaurants? You may be experiencing hearing loss, and it’s important to get a hearing exam as soon as possible. Hearing loss can...
Handle Your Cardiovascular Care at Home
February is American Heart Month. During the third week of this recognition period — February 12-18, 2023 — cardiologists will call attention to heart failure, a condition that costs Americans more than $30 billion each year and affects more than 6.2...
Medication Management Can Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital
Hospitals save the lives of many seniors each year. Yet studies show that time spent in the hospital can leave seniors vulnerable to infections, delirium, bedsores, sleeplessness and even falls. Many patients are readmitted within 30 days of...
Gratitude and Giving Are Good For Our Health
Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...
Resolving to Drink Less
The new year is often a time for reflection and goal setting. Many people take this time to make resolutions. Some would like to save more money or lose weight. If you threw back too many toasts on New Year’s Eve, you may have “drink less” on your list of...
Family First: Is Quitting Your Job to Be a Full-Time Caregiver the Right Choice?
Emily felt like she was one of the working moms who “had it all,” skillfully juggling her demanding job in the legal department of a large corporation while raising two busy children. And then, her mother suffered a debilitating fall. Emily found herself...