The Keys to a Healthy Heart
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Furthermore, the CDC…
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Alzheimer's Disease: Is It Time to See a Neurologist?
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease can be devastating for both patient and loved ones alike. Sometimes, even getting an accurate diagnosis in the first place is difficult. The first step…
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What It Means to Have a Healthy Old Age
“Sixty is the new 40; 80 is the new 50,” said Dr. Thomas Lawrence, one of two board-certified geriatricians who shared their expert perspectives on aging in a recent Barclay…
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Seniors Are Alive and Well: Laying the Ageist Myths to Rest
Almost as regretful as the recent death of the beloved entertainer Betty White was the fact that the active, whip-sharp senior was less than a month shy of her 100th…
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Taking a Good Look at Age-Related Vision Problems
Susan was a happily retired 80-year-old, actively volunteering her time and talents in myriad ways. She was a trusted, supportive friend to many, often chauffeuring those younger than she here…
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Demystifying Medicare: A Guide to the ABC’s (and D)
Medicare is certainly complicated! This post explores Lisa Holloway's presentation on the matter.
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Read the Signs: Does Your Aging Loved One Need Help?
The holidays are approaching. For many of us, that means more time with family. We may notice changes in our elderly loved ones that bare the need for attention and consideration.
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Don’t Turn a Deaf Ear on Hearing Loss
In addition to physical and functional complications, hearing loss can introduce significant social and emotional challenges, particularly among the elderly.
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How to Help a Senior Struggling with Depression
One might assume that living to a ripe old age would be a rite of passage of sorts, a celebratory milestone marked by decades of experience, wisdom and longevity. For…
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