Depression
July 9, 2018
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, the body we had at 55 will be very different from the body we have at 75. Many issues, both genetic and environmental, affect […]
July 6, 2018
Testosterone replacement in aging men is becoming more prevalent even as its use is becoming more and more controversial.
July 3, 2018
Changes in the appearance, strength, and growth pattern of person’s fingernails can tell you a great deal about their overall health. Certain nail problems could indicate anything from heart disease to thyroid problems and malnutrition. This […]
June 28, 2018
Wake up. Get up. Many of us start our day with those simple tasks, not giving it much thought. But almost 28 percent of Americans over 65 reports having difficulty getting out of bed. While Americans […]
April 17, 2018
The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you’re in over your head or have little control over the situation. If the stress of caregiving is left unchecked, it can take a toll […]
April 12, 2018
In working with seniors, one common error is the rush to assume that because someone has reached a certain age, any negative changes in thinking or behavior must be due to the onset of dementia.
April 3, 2018
Many of today’s seniors were most likely middle-aged during the Regan-era war on drugs. Weed was the gateway drug and considered just as dangerous as crack-cocaine. Anti-weed PSAs were aplenty, making the perils of using pot […]
April 2, 2018
Everyone feels blue now and then. It’s part of life. But if your loved one no longer enjoys activities that they once liked, they may have a more serious problem. Being consistently depressed can change the […]
March 29, 2018
BY ANNE-MARIE BOTEK Narcissists—you can’t leave them, it’s nearly impossible to love them, and you feel like you want to pull your hair out whenever you’re around them.