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Posted on December 5, 2019 - December 2–6, 2019 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. The inability to drive is one of the greatest challenges to senior independence. In some cases, this is simply the best choice. If advanced vision loss, severe mobility challenges or dementia make an elder unsafe behind the wheel, it’s time to learn about alternative transportation methods to keep them active and engaged in the community.

Posted on December 3, 2019 - We were once advised to flush unused or expired prescription medications down the toilet or to throw them in the trash. But these days, officials want us to drop them at a safe drug disposal site. Fortunately, there’s an app for that, and it’s right on Google Maps.

Posted on November 21, 2019 - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Every year in this country, about 218,000 cases are diagnosed, and about 150,000 people die of lung cancer.

Posted on November 19, 2019 - How is sleep like a washing machine? A new study provides insights on how good-quality slumber protects the brain.

Posted on November 14, 2019 - ​Every year, families get together on the fourth Thursday of November to catch up on their lives and to reflect on the things in their lives for which they are grateful. But let’s cut to the chase. For most of us, Thanksgiving is all about the feast! The roasted turkey with our favorite stuffing—or stuffings, if you’re one of the families that has a competition going. Mashed potatoes with lots of gravy. Buttery rolls, cranberry sauce, maybe corn pudding or the infamous and beloved green bean casserole. Sweet potatoes are a healthy choice … wait, are those marshmallows? Wash it all down with a few glasses of wine. And just as we’re as stuffed as the turkey, out come the pies!