_ Oral HealthOral Health in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleOne of the most important factors in healthy aging is good oral health. Having healthy teeth and a good mouth … Read More→
_ SexSex Improves Overall Life Enjoyment Among Seniors By Jane Farrell articleSex encourages a feeling of improved well-being among older adults, according to a new study from British researchers. The findings … Read More→
_ Senior HealthExercising in The Real World By Jane Farrell articleBringing exercise into a community-based setting for older adults is safe, expanding the concept from exercise in a clinical setting. … Read More→
_ Heart HealthWildfire Smoke Associated with More ER Visits for Heart, Stroke Ailments among Seniors By Jane Farrell articleSmoke from wildfires may send people – particularly seniors – to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) with heart or stroke-related complaints, … Read More→
_ LonelinessSolving the Senior Loneliness Problem During the Holidays By Jane Farrell articleKnown by the clinical community as “The Christmas Effect,” it has been well-established that many people experience increased feelings of … Read More→
_ PreventionKeeping Seniors Safe During Hurricanes and Storms By Jane Farrell articleAs we all know from reading the horrific news this hurricane season, everyone is at risk of devastating harm. Seniors … Read More→
_ Aging WellFive Ways to Bridge the Gap of Loneliness among Seniors By Jane Farrell articleLoneliness and social isolation are among the most potent factors that lead to health risks among the elderly. And being … Read More→
_ Life-Saving Hacks for Seniors By Jane Farrell articleA senior citizen falls every 13 seconds in this country. And each year, more than one million elderly people go … Read More→
_ HobbiesComputer Coding and Seniors By Jane Farrell articleIn the first known study of older adults learning computer programming, a cognitive scientist from the University of California San … Read More→
_ Aging Well8 Tech Holiday Gifts for the Seniors on Your List By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to buying holiday presents for seniors, it’s good to think outside the gift box. For older adults … Read More→
_ How to Avoid Financial Fraud By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: As we get older, having enough money becomes even more crucial for a number of reasons: to have … Read More→
_ Aging Well Caregiving Healthy Diet & Nutrition Loneliness Mental & Emotional Health Positive Attitude Senior Health Well-beingHome-Delivered Meals Reduce Loneliness By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to support elderly people who were struggling — often alone — … Read More→
_ Depression Mental & Emotional HealthDepression Afflicts Seniors Earlier than Thought By thirdAGE articleIf you think older people are happier than younger people, think again. A recent study led by a lecturer at … Read More→
_ Don't Fall Victim to Identity Theft By thirdAGE articleSomeone in the United States just became the victim of identity theft, according to a recent report, which determined that … Read More→
_ Medical Care Spinal FractureSpinal Injuries Increasing Among Seniors By articleYou probably associate hip injuries with falls among older people, but now research shows that fall-related traumatic spine injury is … Read More→
_ Senior Health"Green" Environments Benefit Seniors By articleEveryone knows that natural environments can promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Now, though, research shows that certain kinds of … Read More→
_ Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Loneliness RetirementRetirees Need Help in Addressing Substance-Abuse Issues By articleResearchers say that older Americans suffering from substance abuse often do so not because of retirement alone but because of … Read More→
_ "Health Literacy" and the Internet By thirdAGE articleInternet “health literacy”, including electronic health records, may not be as helpful for senior citizens as was first thought. Instead, … Read More→