Loneliness among seniors is reaching epidemic proportions. As society changes and we no longer live in close-knit communities, isolation is felt mostly among the...
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in the US, affecting more than 50 million Americans. In...
Hoarding is a disorder where someone has difficulty getting rid of useless objects. As the disorder worsens the person will save almost anything, most...
Here I present two short articles on amylopectin, a food ingredient everyone should understand. I’ll start with a practical shopping guide and then present...
Being healthy as you age is important. Part of aging well is being healthy mentally and emotionally. The population of the world is rapidly...
Older Americans Month was established in 1963. At that time there were only 17 million Americans who had reached their 65th birthday. About a...
It's that time of year! Spring has sprung and so have allergies for some of us. There is still time to get ready for...
Mesothelioma is defined as a rare and virulent cancer induced by asbestos exposure, and particularly affects the lining of the abdomen, lungs, or heart....
One of the most difficult adjustments most seniors have to make as they age is how much control they have over their own lives....
When people hear the words “opioid epidemic,” they don’t usually picture someone in the golden age of life. But the truth is, older adults...
