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Posted on October 18, 2018 - Inside a sprawling beige warehouse in Southern California is what some researchers believe could be the next big thing in dementia care. Town Square, a 9,000-square-foot replica of a 1950s-era town in Chula Vista, California, is designed to jog the memories of people with dementia by surrounding them with familiar places and activities from their past.

Posted on October 16, 2018 - Fall means cooler days, colorful leaves and, say foot surgeons, an increase in patients who seek help for painful bunions! Perhaps one-third of all Americans have bunions, and the older we are, the more likely we are to suffer from this painful condition. Think of bunions as a bump not only on your foot, but in the road to all-around good health.

Posted on October 11, 2018 - Family caregivers help loved ones manage their health conditions—but seniors don’t always appreciate it, according to the American Geriatrics Society.

Posted on October 9, 2018 - Getting our flu shot and proper hygiene go hand in hand—literally! Did you know that there is a recognition date devoted to the importance of washing our hands? On October 15, experts from around the world call attention to this important practice that can protect our own health, and that of others. For a quick refresher course on how and when to wash our hands, read “October 15 Is Global Handwashing Day.”

Posted on October 4, 2018 - Under the Affordable Care Act, large chain restaurants now are required to list calorie counts on menus. Many cities and states also have this requirement. How’s it working? A new study from Cornell University says it’s having a small but significant effect on diners.