(BPT) – America’s baby boomers are a vibrant group of people who embrace the idea of aging well. A healthy heart is key to ensuring you can live life to the fullest no matter what your age. Even if yo
Senior Driving
In 2020, there will be 55 million people who are 65 years or older on the road.
In the U.S., we are living longer and driving more but there will come a time in every seniors life when you have to thi
Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin
It’s important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative.
As Americans live increasingly longer lives, many require ongoing, long-term care. This care often
Hearing aids for the rock-and-roll generation
(BPT) – Baby boomers grew up listening to The Who’s Live at Leeds and other albums with liner notes that admonished young rockers to “play it loud” or “turn it up.” For the generation that grew up bla
The 'hearing bone's' connected to the what?
Studies show that hearing loss is connected to other health conditions
(BPT) – Once upon a time, before people knew any better, they thought that hearing loss was simply a part of growing older – some
What is Medicare?
Medicare is a health insurance program for people who are age 65 and older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, or people of any age with end-stage renal disease. Medicare is divided into a
The Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care
About Hospice
Hospice is specialized medical care for individuals who have less than six months to live. Pain management and symptom relief are primary hospice care goals. Hospice care seeks to enable
Nutrition & Hydration
Eating and drinking are important parts of most cultures and are a way we relate to each other, particularly within families. One of the most important ways we care for each other is through offering
Sensory Changes in Aging Adults
Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, RN, BCGNP
Background
The majority of older adults will experience some changes in their sensory capacity (vision, hearing, smell, taste and peripheral sensation) as a normal