More than 35 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease, whether they know it or not, and those […] Keep your kidneys healthy to head off this ‘silent killer’
Summer heat can be dangerous for anyone, but older adults are especially vulnerable because their natural cooling systems […] How aging and certain drugs can turn up the summer …
Adults 60 and older may have better memory and cognition if they take daily multivitamins, according to a […] Can multivitamins prevent memory loss in older adults?
Varicose veins make life miserable for millions of Americans, and until recently the procedures to treat them could […] Finally, a ‘far more comfortable’ solution to varicose veins
Accidental falls are a fact of life, no matter your age or fitness level. However, as we grow […] Preventing falls a critical step to staying active as a …
Dementia is often the biggest fear when an elderly loved one suddenly becomes disoriented or can’t remember names, […] Confusion in seniors may be a simple UTI, rather than …
There’s no mistaking a passing dizzy spell for a bout of vertigo, a frightening loss of balance often […] What separates vertigo from a dizzy spell?
Every day, the headlines proclaim the heavy toll this pandemic has taken. But it’s taking a quieter toll, […] How masks make the pandemic harder for seniors
Skin care is personal: What works for a friend may not work for you, and what works at […] The skinny on skin care at any age
Beth Whitaker loves her mother dearly, so when the 90-year-old began experiencing memory loss, she didn’t hesitate to […] Easing a family’s Alzheimer’s struggle
If you’ve ever forgotten your email password, you’re not alone. If you occasionally misplace your car keys, that’s […] 5 steps to a better memory as you age
BY JERRI LOCKE How to manage stress while caring for parents and children at the same time Growing […] Adults living the “sandwich life” face new challenges
BY JERRI LOCKE Growing up, I remember friends daring each other to lick a 9-volt battery. If it […] Self care can help you take care of others