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The benefits of regularly exercising are indisputable: Whether you’re walking, weight training, or actively involved in a sport, there’s no doubt that you’re helping yourself stay physically and cognitively stronger- and potentially living longer- than if you were just sitting around with little movement. But given the new year we’re…

Abigail, Daisy & Moon By Alice Herb   I thought it might be time to celebrate the light and happy companions and events that have been a part of our lives over the years. These beings are certainly not all human and I want to acknowledge some very special four-legged…

As we’ve noted repeatedly, Alzheimer’s dementia is currently incurable and on the rise. While important strides have been made in diagnosing Alzheimer’s and in slowing down its progress in the early stages with new medications, we cannot reverse it. Therefore, our best defense against the ravages of Alzheimer’s is to…

Though it’s not uncommon for older adults to live their later years in age-segregated communities, either by choice or by necessity, there’s also something to be said about mixing it up with younger people. In fact, the concept of an intergenerational friendship- that is, having a friend who is at…

Figuring out where to live- and how to live- as the years creep up is one of the essential dilemmas you’ll face as you get older. Not everyone has a choice in the matter, and indeed homelessness is becoming an ever bigger problem among older adults. But for those who…

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia, whether the cause is Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, vascular, or some other type, can be a devastating piece of news to digest. Chances are the person diagnosed has experienced many telltale symptoms even before the diagnosis is made, and often, it’s only in hindsight that the…