Dementia / Alzheimer's

We’ve never shied away from the difficult discussion of whether and when older adults should hand over their keys and stop driving their cars. Clearly, there’s no one specific age at which older adults must stop driving- and to assume a senior will inevitably need to stop would be an…

We all know that as a society, our population is getting older and living longer than previous generations. And while that’s a wonderful trend if you are able to get more years of good health and quality living, the flipside of that is many of us will face, either for…

While our systems of medical and dental care seem to operate in 2 very different spheres, the reality is the connection between your physical, mental, and dental health is deep and important to recognize. In fact, as one expert has made clear, “Your mouth truly is the gateway to your…

Everyone, regardless of their sex, feels the effects of aging. What may be less obvious is that, depending on whether you are a woman or a man, the process of aging may take a different toll on you and help determine how well you age as well as how long…

You may remember that more than a year ago, we posted a story on the arrival of a new drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. That drug is Aduhelm, and while it is technically on the market and available, its use has been greatly limited…

If you’ve read our posts and put yourself on a path toward healthier aging, then by now you’ve likely worn out a pedometer or 2 or have needed to replace your walking shoes: Because as you know, walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your…