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As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and one aspect that becomes increasingly vital to our overall well-being is getting adequate rest. Senior citizens often find it more challenging to get a good night’s sleep or rest during the day, but understanding the...

Increased risk for scams targeting older people. The holiday season is a time of joy and generosity but also a time of increased risk for scams and fraud targeting older people. Scammers may use various tactics to trick seniors into giving away their money or personal...

Bladder issues are common among older adults, especially women. They can affect your quality of life, your self-esteem, and your social activities. However, bladder issues are not inevitable or normal parts of aging. They can often be treated or managed with simple...

Over the years, a senior may have steadily increased the size of the home in which they live.  If a number of children were part of the family, the need for a larger home may have increased the need for size.  But, as the children move away, the house does not...

Getting a colonoscopy every ten years has become somewhat of a norm for those people over 50 years old, Despite the discomfort and mild embarrassment associated with the procedure, many elders are getting regular colon cancer screenings--so regularly, in fact, that...

If you are over 60 (or care for someone who is), it is highly probable that you (or they) had a case of chicken pox when you were young.  The vaccine for chicken pox was released in 1995, meaning you were probably infected long before it was available.  You are also...

Wrinkles, loss of strength, gray hair.  All signs of aging.  Less obvious is the impact on the brain.  Much research is going toward the changes in the older brain, such as a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. Memory Storage Certain parts of the brain are...

Life is full of important decisions.  As we age, we may have fewer decisions to make, but some of them are more important than others.  A key decision is whether, in your years of declining physical ability, you stay in your home or elect to move into other housing...

Oftentimes, family members, out of love, will try to take over the responsibility of caring for a parent or loved one. They can soon discover that this is extremely difficult and not manageable if they are still taking care of their own families or working full-time...

Being Tired or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Being tired and having chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two different conditions that can affect your energy levels and quality of life. Being tired is a normal response to physical or mental exertion, lack of sleep, or...