When you hear that someone has been selected to be the inaugural artist at the new Lisson Gallery in New York City, or that her work will be the subject of a retrospective at the prestigious Whitney Museum in the Fall of 2016, you generally don’t think of a diminutive…

Aches, pains and other maladies often necessitate a visit to the doctor. But sometimes good health is also a good reason to check in with your physician. Medicare Part B pays for a free annual well patient visit for all who have Medicare Part B coverage. Such a visit offers…

94 year old style icon Iris Apfel has a distinct look and bold point of view when it comes to fashion. Perhaps you’ve seen her in Albert Maysles’s documentary Iris, or viewed her fashion choices in society photographs. One of her latest projects, however, has a more serious purpose. Iris…

Travel these days can be a hassle- going through security lines, looking for cheap airfares, penalties for excess baggage. But what about the emotional baggage that accompanies travel with your aging relatives? Is there a way to create a joyful experience despite potential friction or physical limitations? Blogger Valerie Grubb…

For many if not most of us it’s been decades since we last sat in a school. The thought of a final exam or assigned paper is enough to steer us clear of a classroom. But would you re-think that decision if you knew that new knowledge could lead to…

Do you find yourself constantly turning up the tv volume? Do words drop out of conversations in crowded restaurants? Do you resist entreaties to have your hearing checked? Here’s an option: May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. To mark the occasion, the NIH has funded MDHearingAid to offer a…