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Senior Health
Elder Care Medication, Even Taken Correctly, Can be Dangerous
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Adverse drug reactions are an all-too-common cause of hospitalization for elders. About half of Americans age 65 and older take … Read More→
Aging is part of the cycle of life. Senior living can be full of health, growth, and well-being. Learn more about senior health and key health issues here.
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Osteoporosis
Bone Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you’re considering taking a bone density test, or have taken one but find the result puzzling, here are some … Read More→
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Hearing Loss
Accommodations at Work for Hearing Loss
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The number of people with hearing loss in the United States has doubled over the past 15 years, and a … Read More→
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Senior Health
Sleep and Aging
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Ever since he retired, Edward dreads going to bed at night. He’s afraid that when he turns off his light, … Read More→
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Senior Health
Infra-Red Saunas: The 20-Minute Detox
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you’ve ever wanted to try a traditional sauna but have been intimidated by the extreme temperatures, an infrared sauna … Read More→
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Senior Health
Quitting Smoking, Even After Age 60, Reduces the Risk of Death at 70 and Older
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Tobacco use continues to be a major cause of cancer and premature death. Most studies of cigarette smoking and mortality … Read More→
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Senior Health
Frailty Screening Before Surgery Reduces Risk of Death
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In a study published online in November 2016 by JAMA Surgery, Daniel E. Hall, M.D., M.Div., M.H.Sc., of the Veterans … Read More→
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Senior Health
As Life Expectancy Grows, Men Are Still Lagging
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People worldwide are living longer, healthier lives. A 2016 Duke University study of mortality patterns in humans, as well as … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Alzheimer's Disease Genetics Information Fact Sheet
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Scientists believe that many factors influence when Alzheimer’s disease begins and how it progresses. The more they study this devastating … Read More→
Hearing Loss
The Brain Factor in Hearing
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Researchers have discovered that there may be a “brain factor” among older adults that causes them to struggle to hear … Read More→
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Exercise
Heart Health
Senior Health
For a Healthy Heart, Stay Active but Skip the High Intensity Workouts
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An analysis about the value of physical activity and exercise in helping to prevent heart disease related deaths among senior … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Caregiving
Alzheimer’s Disease and Decision Making: Do I Know You?
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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The heartbreak associated with losing a loved one to Alzheimer’s disease is indescribable. One day, an adult child holds the … Read More→
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Senior Health
Four Things to Know About Memory Care
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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It’s more than just assisted living. Memory care is more than just a room. Memory care is a program, a … Read More→
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Senior Health
Age Discrimination in Healthcare
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Are you or your loved ones over 70? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for 2016 to 2030 effectively … Read More→
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Senior Health
The Gene Associated with Age-Related Hearing Loss
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The gene Slc4a10 had already been identified as necessary for eye function, but a new study linked defective Slc4a10 to age-related hearing … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
The Depression/Dementia Connection
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Editor’s note: Depression can be devastating for the sufferer and his or her loved ones, but when paired with dementia, … Read More→
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Caregiving
Senior Health
The Challenge of Managing Medications
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About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Medical Research
"Big Data" Studies Help in Fight Against Alzheimer's
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital have used a powerful tool to better understand the progression of late-onset … Read More→
