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As a family caregiver, it can be hard to balance supporting your loved one’s independence with monitoring their health and safety. Many seniors want to live in their own home and on their own...

Summer brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and countless opportunities for seniors to stay active and engaged. However, heat waves, air-quality warnings, and physical limitations can interfere...

When headaches are chronic, it can be hard for you or your loved one to work, socialize, exercise, read, or engage in other meaningful activities without treatment. Constant or frequently recurring...

Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but thoughtfully planned snacks can actually make healthy eating easier for seniors. As we age, our appetites, dietary needs, and metabolisms change...

Seniors are among the most common targets of scammers in the United States because they are thought to have assets, such as retirement savings or equity in their homes. In common elder fraud...

Although food cravings in older adults can be normal, they can sometimes signal an underlying health problem or nutritional deficiency. It can be especially worrisome if you or your loved one has a...

Your normally cheerful father has become grumpier lately—and more forgetful. You wonder what’s going on. Is it stress? Early cognitive changes? Alcohol use could be playing a role...

Have you or your loved one gained or lost a few pounds recently? It’s normal for weight to fluctuate slightly with age. However, a significant, noticeable change could indicate an underlying...

Massage can be relaxing and rejuvenating for people of all ages and can help you stay healthy as you grow older. However, mobility challenges, fragile skin, and chronic pain can sometimes make...

After a night of sleep, the body wakes in an energy-deprived state. This can leave you or your loved one less mentally alert and fatigued. A senior with health conditions especially needs the...