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