Aging Feature Articles
Siblings should work together to help aging parents
Caring for aging parents can be a difficult situation. It is practical to have one person who takes the lead, but that person should still involve other siblings...more
Strength training beneficial for older adults
People often think that strength training is only for young people. However, studies show that strength exercises are effective for women and men of all ages, and it is never too late to start...more
Senior citizens should jog their memory daily
Virtually every day more research is focusing on issues impacting senior citizens. One recent example is a study that says keeping the mind active is a key to good health...more
Retirement is a major life change. The transition from workforce to retirement is challenging and requires adjustments...more
Managing stress in golden years
Change in the later years can be stressful, and the losses and gains of new roles may not be what you expected. You can’t eliminate stress, but you can make choices about how you will manage stress and changes...more
Many options available for choosing elder care
It may be overwhelming to think about care for yourself or an elderly loved one. There are many long-term care options for the elderly...more
Dementia and loss of memory are concerns for older adults. Maintaining healthy habits is the most effective way for adults to keep their brains and memories strong...more
Food safety is especially important for seniors
Senior citizens need to know they are at increased risk for contracting a foodborne illness. The good news is they can decrease their risk by avoiding some foods and taking steps to keep other foods safe...more
Planning funerals in advance makes decisions easier
Consumers who make funeral arrangements in advance can compare prices and services so that the funeral reflects a wise and well-informed purchasing decision, honors the deceased and is meaningful to survivors...more
Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to turn part of the equity in their homes into cash without selling their homes or taking on additional monthly bills. Reverse mortgages sound like a great solution for many seniors, but costs can be quite high and there are some disadvantages to consider...more
Top 10 things every senior should consider
If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is...Use direct deposit for your Social Security payments...Check your credit report...more
Active Aging—Stay Strong and Stay Healthy
When people talk about being physically active, many think of aerobic activities, but it is also about being strong. Getting the heart and lungs working to full capacity has great health benefits...more
Becoming a grandparent for the first time is a wonderful experience. Having raised children, many grandparents may think they know everything; however, things have changed and there are many new things to learn...more
Medication is not the only option
for treating arthritis
May is National Arthritis Month and a time when individuals and
their families should be aware of misconceptions about the disease...more
Friendship is important to older adults
Many studies have shown the benefits of friendship on positive social,
emotional, and physical well-being. Having a strong circle of friends
can be a good source for aging hearts and help the body's auto immune
system resist disease...more
Sibling Relationships and Aging Parents
Adult children play an important role in helping to care for aging
parents. The relationships among siblings can influence the help
and support given to their aging parents...more
Transportation and the Elderly
Just because people are older does not mean they are unsafe drivers.
However, the reduced vision, slower reflexes and stiffer joints
of older drivers has an impact on their ability to drive. Older
people tend to take more medicine and this could effect their driving
ability...more
Which Foods to Avoid for a Colon Cancer
Test
Your doctor gives you a little kit to collect tiny samples of fecal
matter that will be mailed to a lab and checked for hidden blood
- a possible sign of colon cancer...more
Nothing Tastes Good Anymore
"That recipe just doesn't have the flavor that I always remembered."
You might hear that comment from an older adult. Maybe you've said
it yourself...more
Nutrition and Fitness: What does it have to do with aging?
The fragility we see in the elderly is in large part the result
of muscle loss known as sarcopenia. Although, many of us work at
preventing chronic diseases associated with aging such as heart
disease and diabetes, sarcopenia is a disease that is often overlooked.
...more
Does Getting Older Mean Alzheimer's
Disease?
After shopping many of us have left the store and could not find
our keys or our car. Does that mean you could have Alzheimer's?
The answer is, "no" but if, you forgot that you drove the car or
if you get lost going home, then you may have to be concerned...more
Dehydration in the winter: Elderly at
risk
Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization
among people over the age of 65. Worse, at least one study has found
that about one-half of those hospitalized for dehydration died within
a year of admission....more
Grandparents: The world's best gift
Expecting the family to visit during the holidays? Having the grandchildren
come to visit is exciting, but it can also be a challenge. How do
you get a toddler to warm up to you? What can you do to prevent
your treasured objects from damage? A little advanced preparation
can help....more
Don't Handicap Yourself With Traditions
One of the joys of the holidays is gathering with friends and family.
For people with arthritis or other mobility problems, minimal changes
to holiday preparations can result in maximum enjoyment of the season....more
Osteoporosis: The Silent Bone Thief
Osteoporosis is a "silent" deterioration of bone and a major health
threat for more than 28 million Americans (80 percent are women).
This disease can progress for years without the awareness of the
victim. Bones become fragile and are more likely to break. In fact,
the first sign of a problem may be a fractured bone or a collapsed
vertebra....more
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