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Seniors who are engaged in interesting activities live lives of joy and purpose. The path to this type of fulfillment starts with a discussion of hobbies, past activities and interest in learning...

Seniors need protection beyond just COVID-19 and flu vaccines. That’s because as we age, our immune systems weaken, making us more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Vaccines can lessen...

The older we get, the more health challenges we face. In particular, people older than 85 often have multiple complex conditions. Polypharmacy, defined as taking five or more medications at the...

Today’s seniors would rather stay in their homes and among their established communities as long as possible. According to AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative, 77% of adults ages 50 to 80 say...

Roughly 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some sort of caregiver. While some people have family members who can fulfill a part- or full-time caregiving role, many will look to experienced...

Dehydration is a common occurrence in the elderly. If it’s not monitored and resolved quickly, it can lead to serious and even fatal consequences. Understanding the causes and risk factors of...

As people age, they can experience a decline in appetite. Among seniors living in a community (versus an institutional setting), the prevalence of poor appetite ranges from 15% to 30% .This can be...

Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Fortunately, a mild heart attack — technically, a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) — is the most...

If you’re a caregiver for an elderly person, you may have known them to have had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Among older adults, UTIs are the second most common infection. A UTI...

If you walk along the hallways of a hospital, doctor’s office or senior living facility, chances are you’ll  encounter “elderspeak.” You may have been on the receiving...