Polypharmacy Perils: The Harm And Expense Of Too Many Meds
July 27, 2022
It’s almost a rite of passage for most older adults: a growing number of bottles fill your medicine cabinet (did you know that may not be the best place to store your medications?) for the array of medical problems so many of us have as we age: pain, blood pressure,…
Sun And Skin: What’s Your Skin Cancer Risk?
July 20, 2022
At this point in your life, you’ve likely been reminded many times. Maybe in your younger years, you would lay in the sun all day and let your body soak up the rays (and your skin turn the color of sunburn)- but you likely no longer do that. You now…
Tech Support: Pushing The Boundaries Of Tech For Seniors At Home
January 19, 2022
Someone once said, “Once you have glimpsed the world as it might be, it is impossible to live anymore complacent in the world as it is.” That seems to be the way things are going with the integration of technology into the lives of older adults. If the pandemic has…
Over And Out: Are You Taking Meds You No Longer Need?
January 12, 2022
In this moment of new beginnings and a new year, taking stock of your own or your loved one’s health and well-being can be a useful exercise. And if you’re an older adult, or you care for someone who is, chances are one of the areas that would be important…
Pressing Matters: The Importance Of Good Blood Pressure For Health And Brain Aging
October 20, 2021
Are you celebrating? It’s National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week and to mark the occasion, we want to underscore how important it is for you to be aware of your blood pressure and take appropriate actions to keep your pressure in check and under control. As we highlighted in the…
Tech Alert: The Ongoing Development Of Technology Aimed At Seniors
October 6, 2021
The futurist Alvin Toffler once said, “Our technological powers increase, but the side effects and potential hazards also escalate.” For many if not most older adults, the pace of technological change and advances- just in a matter of years- has been both breathless and perhaps overwhelming. While so many of…