Many families reach a point when they recognize that an older relative needs more than occasional assistance. When a family…
Type 2 diabetes affects about 27 million people in the U.S. — including about 12 million seniors. This serious condition…
It’s never easy to make the transition from being a child, niece, nephew, spouse, or grandchild to becoming a caregiver…
Many senior citizens fail to report pain to a doctor because of a common misconception that pain is a natural…
Compared to 1963, the way Americans are aging has changed dramatically. We live longer, we work longer, and there are…
July is the perfect month to talk about sun and UV safety. The sun is bright and the temperatures hot,…
According to the American Institute of Stress, 60 percent of all human illnesses and disease are caused by stress. In…
Your kidneys are responsible for filtering your blood. These vital organs clean 200 liters of blood a day. They also…
Seniors often struggle with mental tasks such as multitasking, clear thinking, and planning. These are complex skills that require an…
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects roughly 37 percent of people over the age of 75. Loss of vision and its…
