Posted on May 23, 2024 - Clinical trials are a vital part of medical research and treatment; it’s literally how we discover innovations and breakthroughs from confirming a vaccine is effective to curing cancer. But there are not enough people who sign up to take part in them: 37% of proposed clinical trials don’t enroll enough people to continue, with 11% unable to enroll a single person. It’s particularly important for seniors participate; without them, it can be harder to figure out which treatments will help, especially considering the complexity of healthcare as we age.
Posted on May 21, 2024 - From sunscreen to sunglasses, sun protection is always in season. The FDA offers tips for consumers.
Posted on May 16, 2024 - Elder financial abuse, also known as elder financial exploitation, is a serious and growing concern as the population ages. According to a 2023 AARP report, Americans over 60 lose an estimated $28.3 billion annually, with more than 70% of these losses caused by someone known to the victim, like caregivers, neighbors, family, and friends.
Posted on May 14, 2024 - Do you think you are too old to run? No such thing, specialist says — but when your body is trying to tell you something, listen.
Posted on May 13, 2024 - In the Bible, we read about the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus proclaims, “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” It was indeed great counsel for living a successful, godly, and neighborly life. It sounds simple enough and deeply profound but too often, this beautiful message gets corrupted in todays’ world with the cynical version “do it to others before they do it to you.”