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Posted on October 19, 2017 - Mom seems to worry all the time. She worries that she will fall, she’s concerned that someone might break into the house, and when the grandkids go on vacation, she worries about plane crashes. “Oh Mom, don’t worry so much,” family say, and chalk it up to her growing older. But Mom may need professional help. To learn more, read “Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder?”

Posted on October 12, 2017 - You had the best intentions to go out for a walk—oh dear, it’s raining! Should you settle in on the couch instead? Not if your dog has anything to say about it! Read about two new studies showing the benefits of a four-legged exercise partner in “Man’s Best Personal Trainer?”

Posted on October 10, 2017 - This is the time of year when most seniors need to decide if they want to change their Medicare coverage. It can be a daunting task to figure out what to do! Find some advice and tools from the National Council on Aging in “October 15–December 7 Is Medicare Open Enrollment.”

Posted on October 5, 2017 - In the wake of the tragic events during Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the New York Times offered some advice about the complicated, sometimes confusing process of choosing a care facility.

Posted on October 3, 2017 - Suddenly, you need to hold a book at arm’s length to read it. Or maybe you notice that something seems to be floating inside your eye. We might experience a number of mysterious vision changes as we grow older. The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers information to help us know when a vision symptom is something to worry about. To learn more, read “Older Eyes: What’s Normal, What’s Not?”