Feb 15, 2025 — During the month of February, eye health experts have been observing Low Vision Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight the many ways people with partial vision loss can preserve their independence and make the most of their remaining sight. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) describes low vision as “a visual impairment that interferes with... Read More
Feb 1, 2025 — Swimming is often hailed as one of the best exercises for people of all ages, particularly for older adults. It’s low-impact, gentle on the joints, and provides a full-body workout. Not only does it improve cardiovascular health and flexibility, but it also enhances mental well-being. However, as with any physical activity, safety should be a... Read More
Jan 15, 2025 — For many, the holiday season highlights the joys of family gatherings and the warmth of home. However, not everyone has such relationships to lean on, which can make the season feel isolating. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, up to 50% of Americans adults report feelings of loneliness. And loneliness is associated with... Read More
Jan 1, 2025 — You may be familiar with the idea of an advance directive for health care. An advance directive is a legal document that specifies a person’s preferences for medical care if they become unable to make decisions for themselves due to illness or incapacity. It serves as a guide for doctors and caregivers to ensure that... Read More
Dec 15, 2024 — The holidays are about friends, family, good food and fellowship. And for many people, “making spirits bright” involves spirits of a different kind! We pair our holiday dishes with fancy wines, gather around the fireplace for hot buttered rum, and of course there are those champagne toasts as we sing “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight... Read More
Dec 1, 2024 — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that each year during the holiday season, 15,000 people rush to the emergency department due to injuries involving decorating. Falling from a ladder or stepping on broken ornaments may be funny in holiday movies, but in real life, these and similar mishaps result in visits to the... Read More
Nov 15, 2024 — Santa is making his list and checking it twice. This holiday season, make your own list—of emergency preparation plans, that is! Are you shopping for your older parents, grandparents or other senior loved ones? It can be hard to think of the perfect gift. A tie, a fruitcake, cologne, a gadget that they are unlikely... Read More
Nov 1, 2024 — We see plenty of public service messages around the holidays warning us not to drink and drive. And these days, we can get a ticket if we’re caught texting or using our phone while behind the wheel. But there’s another driving hazard that’s pretty common during this time of year. Even if drivers have abstained... Read More
Oct 15, 2024 — Family caregivers are the bedrock of our nation’s elder care system. The AARP estimates that this care, if provided by paid professionals, would cost more than $470 billion dollars each year! Caregivers support the well-being of senior loved ones with hands-on help, healthcare management, transportation, dementia care and more … all while trying to keep... Read More
Oct 1, 2024 — Podiatrists report that autumn brings an increase in patients coming in with foot pain—specifically, the pain caused by bunions. Why? According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), it’s because people, especially women, often wear sandals and other lighter shoes all summer. When the temperature drops, out come the enclosed-toe shoes—and bunion... Read More
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