“Falls Are Not an Inevitable Part of Aging”: A Conversation with Social Gerontologist Dr. Marcia Ory
One of the country’s leading fall-prevention researchers on the exercises that work at any age, the medications that quietly raise risk, how to choose the right technology, and why fear of falling is itself a danger. Key Takeaways Falls are not an inevitable part of...
Heart Health: Supplement Perks
Preventative care for heart health, like maintaining a healthy diet, is important, but sometimes it’s hard to get all...
Heart Health: Monitoring Medications
Congestive heart failure is the most common diagnosis in hospital patients aged 65 years and older. This diagnosis is...
Heart Health: The Head and the Heart
What do you value most in life? Financial security, self-respect, health? Whatever it may be, research suggests...
Heart Health: Surprise Risk Factors
Did you know there are everyday activities that can increase your risk of heart disease? There are more surprise risk...
COVID Safety for Families During the Upcoming Holidays
The coveted holiday season—a bonding time for families, friends, and communities—is difficult to gauge this year....
Safe at Home: Simple Tips to Prevent Accidents at Home This Holiday Season
Staying at home for the holidays does not mean the celebration is over. COVID-19 may halt standard family traditions,...
Celebrating Super Hero Caregivers
Caregivers, you are superheroes—the ones who do it all, no questions asked. The energy you expend to your loved ones...
5 Ways Caregivers Can Focus On “Me Time”
Caregiver burnout is a reality for many people this time of year, which makes incorporating self-care for caregivers...
Fall Prevention for Seniors: Life Without Limits After a Fall
Falls can have a major impact on an older adult’s quality of life and although there are a lot of resources that focus...
Seniors Beware: Scams are on the Rise
Scams geared towards seniors are nothing new; fraudsters have targeted the senior community in many different ways...
