August 25, 2022
This summer, much of the country has been suffering under blistering heat. High temperatures are especially dangerous for older adults, and dehydration is one of the big factors when they experience heat-related illness. Yet even during cooler times of year, older adults are at risk of having a less than optimal level of fluid in Read More
August 10, 2022
This summer, smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. has traveled many miles, spreading over much of the country. Even people who live far away from the conflagrations are reporting eye discomfort. Ophthalmologists say that anyone can suffer eye irritation from this smoke, but it is especially bothersome for patients who have dry eye syndrome, Read More
July 25, 2022
Today nearly six million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and more than 16 million others are providing care for them. Most often, these caregivers are close relatives, and they often express concern about whether they, too, will experience memory loss as they grow older. They are right to consider this. Read More
July 10, 2022
According to an old belief, rainy days can bring a worsening of arthritis. Some people even claim they can predict rain when their joints ache. But is that true, or a myth? “The notion that certain symptoms and weather go hand in hand has persisted since antiquity,” noted a research team from Harvard Medical School. Read More
June 25, 2022
Fourth of July weekend is almost here. It’s time to think about protecting our skin from harmful rays that raise our risk of skin cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Nearly five million people each year are treated for skin Read More
June 9, 2022
June 20 – 26 is World Continence Week. The Urology Foundation says this recognition week is to “highlight the impact urinary incontinence can have on our lives and encourage those living with incontinence to seek help so they no longer have to suffer in silence.” According to the foundation, half of all adults will experience Read More
May 25, 2022
Researchers from Newcastle University in the UK recently shared a startling statistic: Epidemiological studies show that untreated hearing loss is responsible for 10% of all cases of dementia. For some time, scientists have studied this connection. Research shows that certain underlying causes can cause both dementia and hearing loss. But in many cases, hearing loss Read More
May 10, 2022
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Over 54 million people in the U.S. are living with arthritis, and with the aging of our population, that number will grow. Arthritis is the general term for a group of more than 100 conditions that affect the joints or the tissues around the joint. Osteoarthritis is the most common Read More
April 25, 2022
More than half of all older adults take dietary supplements. For the most part, these substances are not harmful. But there are several things older consumers should know: Supplements are largely unregulated, so there’s no real way to know what you’re buying, and whether it is safe. Supplements are not tested by the U.S. Food Read More
April 10, 2022
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that more people than ever are falling for “lonely hearts” scams, otherwise known as “romance scams.” Last year, these crooks stole more than $304 million from their victims. To protect ourselves, our friends and loved ones, we should learn about this type of fraud. “Lonely hearts scams” are Read More