According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than one in four people over 65 fall...
Living well
Aging in place: Safety at home
Most of us would like to remain in our homes as we age, and there are an increasing number of...
Do you have a durable power of attorney?
Life has its curve balls, as we all know. And, we and the people we love are all better off if...
Housekeeping is good for healthy aging, especially if you...
New research from the Nurses’ Health Study, reported in JAMA, offers some hope for those of...
Your heart rate can help you understand your physical fitness
If you carry a mobile phone, you already track the number of steps you take each day. Other devices...
Why social health is as important as physical and mental health
I’ve written a bunch about the value of a buddy or buddies to your overall health, as well as...
How to care for your aging skin
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. As you age, though you might not become thin-skinned...
Watch your feet!
Do your feet hurt? For eight in ten Americans, the answer is yes. Don’t let foot aches stop you...
Five ways to stay fit, mentally active and purposeful
If you focus on birthdays, we are all getting older. But, many of us who may be “getting up...
Consume olive oil, stave off dementia
The latest research on the benefits of olive oil finds that women who consume as little as a half...