Posted on January 30, 2018 - Can having friends keep us mentally sharp in our later years? The Chicago Tribune reports on a study from Northwestern University, and speculates about how social media and our modern ways of connecting might figure in.
Posted on January 25, 2018 - The ER isn’t such a good place for older patients. The American Geriatrics Society is working on programs that might promote a better outcome—including reducing rehospitalizations.
Posted on January 23, 2018 - Most caregivers whose loved one has Alzheimer’s have wondered at some time or another whether all the activities they do together have benefit, given that their loved one forgets right away. A recent study shows that while Mom might forget that picnic you took her on, the warm feelings of the day last much longer. To learn more about the study, read “As Memory Fades, Emotions Live On.”
Posted on January 18, 2018 - Flu season has been in full swing for the past few weeks, reports the CDC—and it’s not too late to get a flu shot.
Posted on January 16, 2018 - The bitter cold and treacherous conditions that brought in 2018 for much of the country have placed older adults at higher risk of illness and injury. When protecting yourself or senior loved ones, don’t forget foot protection, say experts. To learn more, read “Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips.”