Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
Zoning In On Hypnotherapy for Seniors
Entering a hypnotic state can improve symptoms of many mental and physical illnesses—and Medicare may cover it.
Medical Credit Cards: A Potential Debt Trap for Older Consumers
Given the ever-rising cost of health care in the United States, it is unsurprising consumers are searching for ways to pay for their medical bills.
When Life Throws You a Curveball
Life is full of unpredictable events, both good and bad. Sometimes, these events can result in a significant change in our lifestyles and abilities.
The Health Tests Seniors Need
As you age, your need for regular medical testing usually increases. Now is when you need to be proactive about your health and monitor changes in your body.
Volunteering later in life may stave off cognitive decline
A study of 2,476 adults with an average age of 74 years found volunteering at educational, religious, health-related or other charitable organizations can protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia.
How Jimmy Carter has changed the conversation around hospice
Former President Carter’s public disclosure in February that he was entering hospice care — where he remains nearly six months later — is shifting the perception of end-of-life care for patients and their families.
Can You Inherit Debt From a Loved One?
Most people owe some debt when they die. For example, when someone suffers a serious accident or chronic illness, they incur medical bills up until the time they pass.
Problems with Medication Adherence with Seniors
In the last twenty years, the amount of seniors taking medication in America has nearly tripled.
How Old Do You Feel?
When we’re young, our age defines us. We can vote and drink at 18, rent a car at 21, and earn the highest minimum wage at 25. After that, our attention turns to ‘landmark birthdays’ and what they say about us, whether it’s settling down at 30, life beginning at 40, 50 being the new 40, or getting a bus pass when we turn 60.