The Dos and Don’ts of Elder Care Planning
When it comes to preparing for old age, there is so much to consider and decide that the mere thought of it can feel overwhelming. It’s no wonder so m...
Medicaid and Medicare Turn 50 but Still Have Growing Pains
The United States government is celebrating the 50th anniversaries of Medicaid and Medicare this summer, both programs officially having sprung to lif...
35 Million Seniors Have Lung Disease and Don’t Know It
Shocking but apparently true: in America alone, there may be as many as 35 million Americans with undiagnosed lung disease. The findings are detailed ...
Canada Opens Its Own Dementia Village
Anyone with family members suffering with dementia knows all too well the constant worry they face as they try to live their daily lives. Wouldn’t it ...
Google Says It’s Possible to Live to Be 500 Years Old
Life keeps getting longer. We routinely hear that the next generation can expect to see more than a century’s worth of life. But that’s not enough for...
Helen Mirren Sends a Message About the New Face of Old Age
Actress Helen Mirren will turn seventy years old this summer, but she is nobody’s idea of “old.” Contrary to expectations, she’s gracing magazine cove...
Dementia Is Now Our Biggest Fear
What do stroke, cancer, and heart disease have in common? They’re all less frightening than dementia. View image | gettyimages.com A new surve...
Dehydration: A Hidden Danger for Seniors
Dehydration might seem like it belongs on the less serious end of the senior illness spectrum, but the condition actually affects everything from ener...
How’s Mom? Ask Your Computer.
People with aging parents often worry about their moms’ and dads’ daily welfare. How are all the little things? Eating, exercise, checkups at the doct...