One And Done: The Rise Of Seniors Aging Solo
September 25, 2024
There’s never been a moment in history when people have lived longer, and there’s likely never been a moment in history when so many people, especially older people, have lived alone. According to a recent post by journalist Judith Graham writing for Kaiser Family Foundation Health News, more than 16…
Game-Changing: Brain Games And Other Activities To Support Your Cognition
September 18, 2024
So how do you keep your brain active and your mind sharp these days? If you’re a lover of brain games, we’ve got good news. More and more research seems to confirm that challenging yourself with a good digital puzzle or mixing things up with a variety of mental challenges…
Hear And Tell: New Software From Apple May Be Your Hearing Loss Solution
September 18, 2024
As you likely remember, back in 2022, the FDA approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which, for the first time, allowed consumers to purchase hearing aids without going to an audiologist, getting a prescription and often paying thousands of dollars. It was anticipated that this new option would…
A Hairy Situation: Updates Regarding Male Pattern Baldness
September 18, 2024
If you’re an older male, this comes as no surprise: By age 35, ⅔ of American men will have experienced noticeable thinning of their hair or even hair loss and just 15 years later, the number of men affected rises to 85%. While women also suffer from hair loss, most…
Older, Wiser, Shorter: An Interview With Writer And Poet Jane Seskin On Her New Volume Of Poetry About Aging
September 11, 2024
We’ve all dealt with some of the hard truths and realities of what growing older can mean, both the bad and the good. From our bodies slowing down to our discovery of the positives that can arise, we each experience moments of both despair and wonderment, sometimes at the same…
Been There, Done That: Nine Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Immigration And America
August 28, 2024
By Alice Herb America, from its inception, has always been seen as the land of opportunity. Whether as a land to escape to from their native lands, or as a place to defeat poverty, oppression, and discrimination, America has always been the destination. The incoming refugees and immigrants from…