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Posted on September 15, 2020 - University of Michigan experts warn that post office delays could be a problem for senior patients who get their prescriptions by mail.

Posted on September 10, 2020 - Shortly after her son and daughter-in-law began telecommuting from home during the pandemic, Nina moved in from across the country to help care for her three young grandchildren. “You’re a lifesaver, Mom,” the couple says as Nina shepherds the kids through their online classes and keeps them occupied while the parents have telemeetings. But there are tensions: Nina has always enjoyed spoiling her grandkids a bit, and she thinks some of their restrictions are kind of silly.

Posted on September 8, 2020 - Experts warn that if people forego their annual flu shot, we may be facing a severe flu season—what they’re calling a “twindemic.”

Posted on September 3, 2020 - Many studies show that ageism is a serious health problem, both in the U.S. and around the world. So today, there’s a big push to improve the way aging is portrayed. In place of the images of yesteryear—older adults walking into the sunset or sitting on a park bench—we often now see photos of seniors playing golf, riding motorcycles, surfing and skydiving. But where does this leave older adults who are dealing with health challenges? “Skydiving, surfing … I can’t even manage stairs anymore,” a senior might say. “I guess I’m not a good example of healthy aging.”

Posted on September 1, 2020 - Getting bored while social distancing? Harvard Medical School offers some great ideas for keeping your brain active. Of course, just like the kids this year, most of us will be doing our learning remotely.