Falling Can Have Serious Consequences—Here’s How To Reduce the Risk By Cindy Lovetro, Priscilla Salgado and Shaneeya Cooper Taking a fall is never enjoyable.
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Keep The Lonely Blues Away with Adult Day Programs
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that isolation can be devastating. For many seniors, that’s true in the best of
China Cabinets, Tchotchkes: Don’t Let Your Stuff Stand in Your Way!
By Laura Stamski If you have lived in your home for the last 40-50 years, chances are you have accumulated a few things and those
How Many Prescription Medications Are Too Many?
Deprescribing helps patients back off medications if they are no longer required By Rebecca Conklin, D.O. Nearly 40% of adults over 65 use five
Online Safety Tips For Seniors
By Aaron Fields and Chelsi Santiago Sometimes the world wide web can seem like the wild west. With stories regularly in the news about
How to Plan When Choosing a Retirement Community
By Brian Burger Our lives are filled with big decisions. For seniors, there’s one decision that’s nearly universal: should I consider moving to a
Facing Down Those Holiday Desserts
You’ve been eating right all year, making healthy choices and keeping the extra pounds at bay. Suddenly, everywhere you look there are cookies of
Why Should Seniors See a Geriatrician?
Brian Heppard, MD Are you ready to live a long life? Choosing the right health care provider for your age can help. Just as
How Can My Pharmacist Help Me Remain Independent?
The phrase “ask your pharmacist” is becoming increasingly common — and with good reason. Today’s pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare community
How Do I Choose a Rehab Location After Leaving the Hospital?
By Nikki Tyler Sometimes a hospital stay is just the beginning. If your loved one is hospitalized due to a fall, fracture, cardiac event