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Few of us need a reminder that as we get older, our memory may not work as well as it used to. A less-than-sharp memory can cause worry and anxiety, as we can forget everything, from where we last saw our keys to what our mother’s maiden name was. And…

On Balance: An Interview With Balance and Falls Expert Molly Roffman by Connie Zuckerman   Molly Roffman, PT, MA, CEEAA is the founder and director of StepWISEnow Balance Fitness. She is a licensed New York State physical therapist specializing in fall prevention and balance training. Molly’s experience in the rehabilitation…

It’s that time of year when many publications come out with their “best reads of the summer” list. And while this summer will be far from normal, there’s still pleasure to be gained, even if in isolation, from diving headlong into a book and losing yourself in someone else’s story….

The current climate has caused many of us to reconsider our relationship with food: what we eat, how we prepare it, and how we secure it, among other facets. Given the closure of restaurants, the risks of entering grocery stores, and the limitations of available options, we’ve had to really…

The CDC guidance seems to say it all: those who are 65 and older are at higher risk of severe illness and even death from the coronavirus. And if you don’t scratch beneath that surface, such guidance seems to paint a broad brushstroke of all older adults: That they are…

No doubt we are living in complicated times. Not even experts are sure about basic info such as how lethal is the coronavirus or how prevalent it is in your community. Nonetheless, for better or worse, entities and establishments are beginning to open up around the country, and no matter…