Healthy lifestyles can not only prevent, but also reverse the most common age-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease. According to the new study, you can turn back the clocks and reverse aging at a genetic level by adopting...
Pneumonia, flu and shingles all affect seniors disproportionately to the rest of the population. These vaccine-preventable diseases account for more than 50,000 deaths annually in the U.S., according to the Alliance for Aging Research in its newly released “The...
There are many reasons why as we age, isolation is more likely to increase. Social experts say that often an older adult might withdraw due to health conditions, physical limitations, depression, nervousness about driving or a lack of a strong network of family and...
lder Driver Safety Awareness Week: Driving is one of life’s greatest luxuries. There is something therapeutic about the open road and having total freedom to choose where we go. However, as we grow older, we encounter many physical, mental, and sensory challenges that...
Memory screening is the best way to spot potential problems with your thinking and memory. For older individuals, it is recommended if any changes in memory or cognition are noticed. Check out this infographic to learn more about memory screening and its increasing...
Loneliness and isolation can be as big of a health concern for senior citizens as heart disease, arthritis, or osteoporosis. Seniors are more susceptible to social isolation and loneliness. As they grow older their social network shrinks: spouses pass away, friends...
