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Aging Gracefully: Nurturing Your Well-Being for a Healthier and Fulfilling Senior Life Editorial Team Aging is an inevitable part of life, and the pursuit of healthy aging has become a paramount concern in today’s society. As individuals approach their senior years, the importance of aging healthily cannot be overstated. This comprehensive guide […]
Aging Gracefully at Home 3 stylish safety and mobility products (Family Features) While aging is inevitable, it doesn’t mean you can’t do so with grace and style. For many seniors hoping to look and feel their best, there are plenty of options, from the clothing they wear to products they use every day. Choosing more […]
The Impact of Mental Illness on the Aging Process: Unveiling the Interplay between Mental Health and Aging By Editorial Team Introduction: The aging process is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon influenced by various biological, environmental, and psychological factors. While physical health concerns often take center stage, the impact of mental health […]
When to Step in: Signs That Aging Parents Need Help By Osan Ability As our parents get older, their physical and mental abilities can deteriorate, making it more difficult for them to complete everyday tasks independently. They may start to require assistance with activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and transportation. […]
2022-12-09 A Family Death During the Holidays Prompts Questions and Reflection Judith Graham It wasn’t the Thanksgiving holiday any of us had expected. Two weeks before, my 94-year-old father-in-law, Melvin Zax, suffered a stroke after receiving dialysis and was rushed to a hospital near his residence in western New York. There, he underwent […]
2022-09-14 While Inflation Takes a Toll on Seniors, Billions of Dollars in Benefits Go Unused Judith Graham Millions of older adults are having trouble making ends meet, especially during these inflationary times. Yet many don’t realize help is available, and some notable programs that offer financial assistance are underused. A few examples: Nearly […]
2022-09-08 ‘It’s Becoming Too Expensive to Live’: Anxious Older Adults Try to Cope With Limited Budgets Judith Graham Economic insecurity is upending the lives of millions of older adults as soaring housing costs and inflation diminish the value of fixed incomes. Across the country, seniors who until recently successfully managed limited budgets are […]
2022-07-27 ‘True Cost of Aging’ Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities Judith Graham Fran Seeley, 81, doesn’t see herself as living on the edge of a financial crisis. But she’s uncomfortably close. Each month, Seeley, a retired teacher, gets $925 from Social Security and a $287 disbursement from an individual […]
7 Behavioral Health Tips for Older Adults (StatePoint) Older adults experiencing a behavioral health issue such as anxiety or depression may be embarrassed and think they simply need to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps,” but helping them seek help can empower them to live their best lives, according to experts. “Everyone […]
2022-03-31 Longer naps in the day may be an early sign of dementia in older adults Older adults who nap at least once for more than an hour a day have a 40% higher chance of developing dementia. ozgurdonmaz/E+ via Getty Images Yue Leng, University of California, San Francisco Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a […]