Breast Cancer and Older Women
2023-10-13T16:53:10-07:00Many of us know October as pink ribbon month, thanks to the prominent “wear pink” campaigns featuring people from […]
Senior Diabetes Poses Health Risks if Not Well-Managed
2024-11-07T15:24:55-08:00Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how the body converts food to energy. The disease has likely […]
World Alzheimer’s Month a Call to Support Older Adults with Dementia
2023-10-05T21:36:50-07:00September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day. The important date was expanded in 2012 to designate all of September as […]
Assistive Devices Help Seniors Maintain Functional Health
2022-08-19T18:52:38-07:00Bette Davis famously said, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” Surely, she had something there. With age comes the inconvenient […]
7 Ways to Take Care of Your Feet for Healthy Aging
2022-08-12T18:59:43-07:00Many older adults struggle with foot pain. One in three seniors over the age of 65 experiences pain, stiffness, […]
Planning to Live as an Elder Orphan or Solo Ager
2022-08-05T17:35:32-07:00Marita Ellers* was lucky. Her parents lived three blocks away in Greater Detroit. She enjoyed a close relationship with […]
Ways New Technology Will Benefit Senior Aging and Health2023-09-26T20:47:38-07:00
What Seniors Need to Know About Age-Related Cataracts
2022-06-24T18:14:49-07:00A clouding of the lens that can sometime occur as far back as birth, cataracts block or change the […]
Three Significant Ways Caregivers Can Help Seniors Stay Independent
2022-06-17T17:49:06-07:00According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 72 million Americans will be 65 years of age […]
Tips for Maintaining Senior Brain Health and Boosting Mental Wellness
2022-06-03T18:37:20-07:00People are living longer today than ever before. Rapid improvements in healthcare technology have given many the opportunity to […]