Health

What makes seniors’ nutrition such an important topic? Isn’t food just…food? Well, you might be surprised. Your food choices can have big impacts on your well-being. For instance, healthy eating …

Did you know that urinary tract infections (UTIs) are more common as we grow older? And were you aware that aging can affect the range of symptoms you experience with …

Despite what many of us have heard, stress doesn’t turn hair gray. In fact, hair never actually turns gray. Rather, each hair follicle determines the color of a strand from its very …

So the types of care that family caregivers provide are just as diverse as those of professional caregivers. It all depends on a senior’s needs and the capabilities of his …

What makes someone a senior citizen? Age definitions tend to be a moving target. Some places offer senior discounts or memberships to people who have barely passed the half-century mark, but social …

What does aging gracefully mean to you? For some seniors, it means accepting the number of candles on your birthday cake without trying to look or act younger than you …

Do you know which dementia stages are associated with significant personality changes? How about which types of dementia cause hallucinations? Did you know that there are other forms of dementia …

Aging in place means living in the home of your choice—safely and independently—as you get older. It’s about living out your golden years in comfort. But it requires planning for …

We’ll start with the good news: Losing weight after 60 is a realistic goal. And maintaining a healthy weight can help you live an active and engaged life as a senior. …