Preventitive Vaccines Help Seniors Guard Against Shingles
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...
Loneliness + Aging = A Serious Medical Problem
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...
Older Driver Safety Awareness
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...
What Is Memory Screening?
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...