Getting old isn’t always fun, especially if you feel like you’re not as active or as mentally on top of things as you used to be. But there are ways to keep your mind sharp and ready to tackle new challenges. Harvard Health Publishing lists...
Nobody wants to talk about dementia, but for many aging people, it’s an issue of concern. Dementia can take many forms, and its onset can be so gradual at first that a person may not realize that it’s occurring until it’s too late to take...
With the advent of technology and more ways to communicate, many healthcare professionals and insurance programs have begun offering services using telemedicine—or the ability to interact with patients and treat them without an office visit. There can be several advantages to telemedicine. If you live a...
Many of our residents still drive, but for some, it can be a chore to find transportation to a doctor’s office, for shopping, or for entertainment (especially at night, when it’s even more challenging for seniors to drive). But there are a number of solutions to...
It’s a dilemma many of us face: Do you remember to take your medications on time? If you’re juggling multiple tablets, capsules, creams and ointments, it can be a real challenge. But there are a number of things you can do to keep yourself on...