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Senior Health
How Common Are Falls Among Older People?
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According to the National Institute for Health: Senior Health, more than one in three people age 65 years or older … 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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Dental Health
Oral Health
Senior Health
Systemic Antibody Responses to Oral Bacteria with Aging
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On March 17th 2016 at the 45th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research, researcher Jeffrey … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Senior Health
7 Secrets of Staying Sharp
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
As Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels, wrote in the 18th-century, “The best doctors in the world are Doctor … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Senior Health
More Exercise May Reduce Memory Loss
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Older people who are physically active have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, … Read More→
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Aging Well
Senior Health
Women Have Lost Their Advantage Over Men Regarding Living Free of Disabilities Past Age 65
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In a reversal of a long-standing pattern, a 2016 study done at the University of Michigan found that older women … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Senior Health
Immune-System Cells May Help Fight Alzheimer's
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
article
Immune cells that help fight bacterial and viral infections may play a far greater role in Alzheimer’s disease than originally … Read More→
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Age-related macular degeneration
Hope for Better Treatments for AMD
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According to a release from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), one approach that researchers have explored to treat … Read More→
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Senior Health
Sensory Loss Affects 94 Percent of Older Adults
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The first study to measure the full spectrum of age-related damage to all five senses found that 94 percent of … Read More→
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Senior Health
Feeling Old Can Lead to Hospitalization
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you feel older than your peers, you’re more likely to be hospitalized, according to People who feel older than … Read More→
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Age-related macular degeneration
Cataracts
Eye Health Overview
Glaucoma
Senior Health
February Is Low Vision Awareness Month: Tips for Managing Age-Related Vision Loss
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As our population ages, the incidence of age-related conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetes is increasing. These conditions may … Read More→
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Hearing Loss
Senior Health
Five Tips to Make Hearing Health Part of Healthy Aging
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As people age, it is natural to be more proactive about health. The multitude of recommended screenings and tests that … Read More→
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Hip Health
Knee Pain (ACL Injuries, Knee Replacement)
A Knee, Hip or Shoulder Replacement To Go
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When retired NHL goaltender Olie Kolzig underwent hip surgery a few years after his 14-year professional hockey career ended, I … Read More→
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Senior Health
Geriatric Care for a Diverse Population
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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New guidance from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is designed to changes approaches to geriatric health care for an increasingly … Read More→
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Senior Health
Hypothermia and Older Adults: Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
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The cold truth about hypothermia is that Americans aged 65 years and older face this danger every winter. Older adults … Read More→
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Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
Senior Health
Dealing with Incontinence in Alzheimer's Patients
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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A person with Alzheimer’s disease may have other medical problems over time. These problems can cause more confusion and behavior … Read More→
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Senior Health
You Health May Decline When You Stop Driving
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For older adults, driving a car is an important aspect of having control over one’s life. While 81 percent of … Read More→
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Money Matters
Retirement
Senior Health
The "Silver Scams" that Target Seniors
By
Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you are over 65, you probably grew up in an era when business was done with a firm handshake; … Read More→
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Aging Well
Senior Health
Life-Extending Hormone Bolsters the Body's Immune Function
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A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to … Read More→
