Oct 1, 2026 —
Did you get your flu shot yet? Last year’s severe flu season provided a big reminder of how dangerous seasonal influenza can be! Flu season 2025-2026 took the lives of 24,000 people, and caused 380,000 people to be hospitalized. Older adults are more likely to get the flu, and they’re at higher risk of dangerous... Read More
Oct 1, 2026 —
It would be understandable to have never heard of—or know much about—Lewy body dementia. It is a form of dementia that has only received global scientific attention in the last few decades. Scientists did not fully understand how common this form of dementia is until the 1990s. October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness month, a... Read More
Sep 15, 2026 —
Would you be ready to perform life-saving CPR? Imagine yourself confronting a situation in which you are with someone whose breathing has suddenly stopped. It might be an adult–often an older person–experiencing cardiac arrest. (There are more than 340,000 U.S. deaths each year from cardiac arrest.) Or it might be a person experiencing a fentanyl... Read More
Sep 1, 2026 —
Managing a loved one’s possessions takes a lot of emotional and physical work, especially during a period of grieving. For a house full of stuff, it makes sense to hire someone to sort, price, and sell the items for you in an estate sale. That way you can focus on what’s most important to you... Read More
Aug 15, 2026 —
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of people in the U.S. are providing unpaid eldercare. AARP reports that 60% of these caregivers also work at a paying job. Caregivers spend an average of 3.4 hours each day caring for their loved one, on top of the hours they put in at work. They assist loved ones who live at home, at a distance, or in a senior... Read More
Aug 1, 2026 —
Most of us know grief as a wave—devastating at first, then gradually, mercifully, receding. We return to work. We laugh again. We find a way to carry the loss rather than be crushed by it. But for some people, that wave never pulls back. The pain is as raw after a year as it was after a week. And now, neuroscience is beginning to explain why. ... Read More
Jul 15, 2026 —
As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with heatwaves, particularly for older adults. According to the nonprofit Climate Central, more than 80% of the approximately 12,000 annual heat-related deaths in the United States occur in individuals over the age of 60. The growing older adult population will be more affected by more frequent heat waves fueled... Read More
Jul 1, 2026 —
Every July, communities around the country come together to celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the achievements, strength, and resilience of individuals with disabilities. This month not only celebrates the diverse experiences of people with disabilities but also raises awareness about the ongoing struggles and activism that have shaped the disability rights movement. Disability affects us... Read More
Jun 15, 2026 —
Most of us know that exercise is a … if not the … top way to promote healthy aging. A good exercise program for seniors includes aerobic, muscle strengthening and balance activities. And it’s good to know that walking is a great way to get benefits in all those categories. But experts warn that walking around the sidewalks of our community can put us on a collision course—unfortunately, sometimes literally—with cars and bicycles.... Read More
Jun 1, 2026 —
Summer is here at last! Are you planning to go camping, fishing, hiking or boating? Or maybe an all-day picnic? We all want to be safe during outdoor adventures. Maybe we worry about bears, or pests such as mosquitoes and ants. We shouldn’t forget that some of the most dangerous outdoor critters are invisible—bacteria and other germs that can enter our bodies on the food we eat. Food always tastes better outside, doesn’t... Read More
