HEALTH & AGING

Updated Dec 2021 with info about Omicron! Learn why I recommend COVID vaccination and what we know so far about the effectiveness and safety of COVID vaccination in people over age…

Here’s how to know if you should be worried about hypertension treatment. Learn to make sure BP is measured accurately, what BP to aim for, & what to ask the doctor….

When is the last time you had a really meaningful conversation with someone from a different generation? And who was it with? Was it with a grandchild? A niece? Your own…

One of the most common concerns I hear from people is “My older parent’s behavior is concerning me and I’m worried about her mental abilities.” As I explained in a related article: it’s…

As you may know, hospitalization is actually somewhat risky for older adults. This is sometimes surprising to older adults and families. After all, hospitals are supposed to be places where people…

This month — November — is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’ve been in any way assisting another adult with managing health concerns or life tasks, you qualify as one of…

Living wills. Advance directives. Powers of attorney for healthcare. Making your wishes known. Many older adults have never gotten around to addressing these issues, and of those who have, many are…

(This article is by my colleague Paula Spencer Scott, author of the book Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers. I invited her to share an article on this topic,…

Every May, the Administration on Aging leads the national observance of “Older Americans Month.” The theme this year is “Engage at Any Age.” But I found myself thinking that this would…

You’ve likely already heard the news: the flu is pretty bad this year, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirming a higher than usual level of illnesses, hospitalizations, and even…