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For many, the arrival of spring heralds the creation of lists of must-read new books. Anticipating lazy vacation days or quiet beachside retreats, are you planning on what books to load on your Kindle or check out from the library? As always, there are new works about to be published…

By Dr. Marc Rothman What is GUIDE?    I’m often asked a question that has started coming up more and more from families and caregivers:    “What is this new Medicare GUIDE program I’m hearing about for dementia care?”    For many families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or…

By now, you know there’s a direct connection between the food that you eat and the state of your health as an older adult. Numerous studies and clinical insights have underscored the importance of food type, quality, and variety to give your body and brain the essential nutrients necessary to…

So, are you still driving these days? Can you afford the price of gas, insurance, and upkeep to maintain your car? Do you feel confident behind the wheel, given your present physical and cognitive health? Almost everyone has some concerns about driving, regardless of whether you’re the picture of health…

While we know that cannabis use has risen among older adults in recent years, many in the medical community continue to warn about some of the hazards and concerns that may accompany such use, especially as data to support the potential benefits of cannabis is lacking in many respects. A…

Did you know that this past Monday, March 2nd, was “National Old Stuff Day?” Apparently, every year, March 2nd is set aside as a day to remind us all of the “old stuff” (as opposed to the old people) that clutter and fill our lives. It’s a moment to take…