The elderly population of the U.S. frequently uses multiple prescription medications concurrently, known as polypharmacy. The more medications a person takes, the higher the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions and the increased possibility of inappropriate prescribing, adverse drug reactions, hospitalization,…
Throughout the world, there are constant reports of bad news increasing our stress. Injuries and illnesses can also cause stress and chronic pain can be especially stressful. So finding ways to release and cope with pain and stress help people…
For aging parents, assisted living communities provide essential care and provide a sense of peace and tranquility. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle with desirable locations.…
Increasingly, America's aging population is made up of tech-savvy baby boomers. By 2030 all boomers will have hit 65 years of age, accounting for 18 percent of the US population. This demographic is driving significant and lasting challenges as 10,000…
Americans are growing older, and they tend to stay in their homes and communities as they age. As a result, many homeowners are taking steps to modify their homes so they will be able to safely and comfortably remain in…
One in five falls among seniors causes a severe injury, such as a broken bone or head trauma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries of this sort can make life difficult for an older person to…
Connecting with those around us is the key to a successful, healthy aging process. The opportunities for people to laugh, move, and learn together are foundational to aging success. Enter the coronavirus pandemic to change all of that. Now aging…
It can be challenging for adult children to imagine their parents as seniors and to understand and respond to the reality that each parent will age differently. Even if you are in the fortunate circumstance where your aging parents can…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new drug under the trademark Aduhelm™ to treat Alzheimer’s disease. The drug, Aducanumab, is a therapeutic drug that clinically demonstrates a potential to delay further decline from Alzheimer's disease and…
It is often we hear it from older family and friends – "I had a terrible sleep last night." Or perhaps "I kept waking up with my mind racing and couldn't fall back to sleep." Sleep patterns tend to change,…
