Researchers are discovering that a healthy mouth is associated with more than just looking and feeling good – it can have a significant impact on our overall health. By Lori Moore, Ph.D. A hundred years ago people wouldn’t have expected to live well into their seventies, eighties, and nineties, much less with most of their […]
A late spring quickly followed by summer in much of the country could mean a double whammy for those suffering from seasonal allergies, as both summer and spring pollen hit at the same time. Seniors may have a more difficult time than younger people for several reasons: Antihistamine medicine, which alleviates the effects of allergies […]
The demand for knee replacements from those age 45 to 64 has tripled in the past 10 years to more than 254,000 in 2009, the latest year for which statistics are available according to “Baby Boomers’ demand, expectations for new knees soar,” in USA Today. This increase may be a result of the many baby […]
Older adults looking for alternatives to traditional senior housing options, such as retirement homes, can enjoy both the independence and involvement that cohousing offers. Cohousing consists of a community of people who want to live adjacent to each other and participate in activities together while also having their own place to call home. Members share […]
Regular, brisk walks help you maintain a healthy weight, stay strong, and improve balance. Walking also helps you prevent or manage serious illnesses, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and weakened bones. Moreover, going for a walk with friends or family is fun. Wearing the wrong walking shoes, however, can make ambulation uncomfortable. Choosing the […]
Osteoporosis is more than deteriorating and weak bones. It can lead to debilitating fractures, chronic pain and the inability to perform everyday actions, including walking, maintaining your household and even dressing and bathing. Those who suffer from it can testify: “I have had three vertebrae fractures in the last two years. I’m still in considerable […]
For older adults who need assistance, the government has your back. If your spouse goes into assisted living, how will that affect your finances? If you’ve broken your leg and can’t drive to the doctor, where can you find easy transportation? If you’re taking care of your spouse full-time, where can you find some relief? […]
When AARP columnist Pepper Schwartz announced to her friends that she was getting married, the most common response was amazement. “First, I think people are a bit shocked when older people not only fall in love, but want to get married. Second, age mates are surprised that anyone would want to get married given the […]
One year after the United States was drawn into the second world war in 1942, Clifford “Cliff” Hibpshman received a surprising, although not unexpected, notice from the president of the United States. The notice was an Order to Report for Induction, and just like that, at 23 years old, Cliff was drafted into the U.S. […]
One year after the United States was drawn into the second world war in 1942, Clifford “Cliff” Hibpshman received a surprising, although not unexpected, notice from the president of the United States. The notice was an Order to Report for Induction, and just like that, at 23 years old, Cliff was drafted into the U.S. […]
