Thread This Needle: There’s A New Flu Shot For Seniors Using mRNA Technology
August 12, 2026
While we’re still a couple of months away from the start of this year’s flu season, it’s good to plan ahead to know what your options are and how to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Older adults who become sick with the flu are at heightened risk for serious…
Living While Caregiving: Author Myrna Marofsky Shares Hard-Won Wisdom
July 15, 2026
Almost all of us know someone who has filled the role of a caregiver for an aging loved one, or even been a caregiver ourselves. It’s never easy, as the need for help and support increases while the caregiver tries to balance her caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of her…
Less Than Secure: The Insolvency Of The Social Security Trust Fund Is In Sight
June 24, 2026
When we last addressed some of the problems facing the Social Security Administration, those problems centered on the chaos and confusion caused by significant staff layoffs and budget cuts earlier in 2025 and 2026, as well as the looming threat of the Social Security Trust Fund running out of money…
A Safe Bet: Vaccines Are Essential For Healthy Aging
February 4, 2026
We are still knee deep in the winter viral season, and flu activity, along with RSV and COVID, continues to remain problematic, and in some states, the number of cases is still rising. However, despite the vulnerability of older adults to the ravages of these diseases, the vaccination rates for…
Find Your Footing: Are You At Risk Of Falling At Home?
January 14, 2026
The new year is often the time to take stock of your living space, see what clutter you can cull, and make your space fresh and inviting. But for those of us with vision or balance problems, or maybe just the occasional klutzy foot, there’s another reason to clear those…
Almost Seems Like A Dream…Or A Nightmare By Louise Applebome
January 14, 2026
By Louise Applebome What a difference a year makes. In November 2024, I set out on a European odyssey. My first stop was London, meeting up with friends and family. The second leg of the trip was in Venice for a weeklong yoga retreat. Admittedly, I was…