Interested in CBD? You’re Not Alone. 30% of US Adults Are Too
A new survey conducted by Healthline found that a growing number of US adults of all…
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Social Anxiety: Odors from Other People’s Sweat May Help Ease Symptoms
The scent of another person’s sweat may help significantly ease social anxiety. Here’s how.Source…
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How You Can Help Someone Stop Ativan
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety,…
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Hiring In-Home Caregivers for Aging in Place: What to Know
This article is by Michelle Allen, LCSW. Michelle is an experienced social worker and geriatric care manager based in Atlanta and is a featured expert providing guidance in our Helping Older Parents programs. …
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Sex When Caregiving: Navigating Your Changing Relationship (Even if There’s Dementia)
(This article is part 2 of a special guest series by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular…
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How Sex Changes With Aging (& What You Can Do About It)
(This article is a special guest post by geriatrician Dr. Nicole Didyk, founder of the blog and YouTube channel The Wrinkle. Like me, Dr. Didyk has a particular interest in informing…
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How to Plan for Decline in Alzheimer’s Dementia:A 5-Step Approach to Navigating Difficult Decisions & Crises with Less Stress
Q: My mother is 76 and has Alzheimer’s disease. She had a couple of unavoidable stays last year in the hospital (due to falls). This accelerated her decline due to delirium,…
Deprescribing: How to Be on Less Medication for Healthier Aging
Have you ever wondered whether you — or your older relative — might be taking too many medications? You’re certainly right to ask yourself this. I consider this for all my…
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Top 10 Checklist for Better Health & Aging in 2023
Do you find yourself taking stock and setting goals around the time of New Year’s? It is indeed an excellent time to reflect on the past year. (And wow, quite a…
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Cognitive Impairment in Aging: 10 Common Causes & 10 Things the Doctor Should Check
Have you been worried about an older person’s memory or thinking abilities? Maybe your parent has seemed more confused recently. Or you may have noticed that your aging spouse is repeating…
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