Amid the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the economic and emotional fallout is significant, especially for family caregivers of older loved ones living at home who are considered at higher risk for serious COVID-19 illness. “This crisis has put … Continue reading
Sleep is always important for good health, and that’s especially true in this challenging time. When you rest well, you’re better equipped to face the day. But right now, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, heightened anxiety and unstructured tim… Continue reading
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is hard enough during normal times. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect communities around the U.S., though, it’s not surprising that family caregivers are anxious, unnerved and conf… Continue reading
You’ve probably heard that older adults are at increased risk of severe illness if they contract the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But adults of any age who have chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and lung disease are also at increased ris… Continue reading
On Monday, a friend mentioned she was on her way to New York City for her annual gynecological exam. A cancer survivor, she was already overdue for her checkup, and even though she was worried about exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19), she was more … Continue reading
Say you go to the movies with a 20-something. After, neither of you can recall which previews were shown. Or the star’s name. Or, um, where you parked the car. Only one of you is probably thinking, “Oh no, am I losing it?” Not the 20-year-old. “We all … Continue reading
In 2012, Tony Owens began having trouble seeing out of his right eye — his good eye. He had lost all of the vision in his left eye during his late 40s, but the Ormond Beach, Fla., resident had been getting along pretty well with one eye. He was able to… Continue reading
(Last updated March 17, 4:30 p.m.) As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the U.S., it’s important to stay informed. This FAQ will be updated as the situation changes and new information is released. Most of the information in this ar… Continue reading
Someone you love is grieving. They seem terribly sad, they cry a lot and after a few weeks you start to wonder whether they are “stuck” or may need professional help. Do they? Let’s look more closely at the difference between normal grief and complicat… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: Mary-Claire Piccart uses a pseudonym to protect the privacy of her health information.) The oversized, boldfaced type and accompanying bar graph, in that shade of pink we associate with breast cancer awareness, blared from the page — bu… Continue reading