When Altrice Ward’s 82-year-old mother was hospitalized after falling for the third or fourth time, Ward knew she had to face an uncomfortable reality: Her mother could no longer live on her own. So, despite holding down a full-time nursing job, Ward d… Continue reading
Maria Jones doesn’t have to travel far from her assisted living center in the Pinellas County, Fla., area, when her cat, Roxy, needs veterinary care. She just settles the kitty into a quiet room there, where veterinarian Dr. Hillary Hart, joins them, v… Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: This video and transcript were previously published by PBS NewsHour.) As medical marijuana (also called cannabis) has become legal in much of the U.S., more older adults are starting to use it to manage pain and opioid addiction. In Ari… Continue reading
Most people are familiar with jogging, biking and using indoor aerobics equipment — like treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines. Cardiovascular fitness is important, but the latest research into exercise for older adults is showing that s… Continue reading
(Lourdes Ballesteros uses a pen name to protect the confidentiality of her husband’s health information.) As the oldest daughter in a Cuban family with an extended-family tradition, I was raised with “unofficial” training as a caregiver. In other words… Continue reading
People who have had a stroke, and the doctors who treat them, have a lot to be concerned about: regaining mobility and function, controlling risk factors for a second stroke and guarding against depression that can result from a newly limited life. But… Continue reading
You know them when you see it. Older adults who appear so fragile that a strong gust of wind might knock them over. They are often exceedingly thin, and their skin is parchment-like. They walk slowly and hesitantly, and may lack the strength to even li… Continue reading
You know them when you see it. Older adults who appear so fragile that a strong gust of wind might knock them over. They are often exceedingly thin, and their skin is parchment-like. They walk slowly and hesitantly, and may lack the strength to even li… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This podcast is from The Not Old – Better Show.) We all know that keeping a fitness routine is important for our health — both physical and mental. But life does happen, and sometimes we get thrown off our personal fitness program. In s… Continue reading
Tell my massage therapist you’re struggling to stick with a healthy habit of any kind and her reply sounds like something your dental hygienist would say: “Only floss the teeth you want to keep.” That’s a spin, of course, on “use it or lose it.” If you… Continue reading