This week on the Blog, we’re examining the critical (and often unsung) role family caregivers play in our nation’s healthcare system. There are roughly 53 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., and at least half that number are caring for older adults in a residential setting. The annual value of their labor totals about $600 … Read more
Are you daydreaming about retirement? Are you counting down the days until you can chuck the alarm clock and have the freedom to do what you please? Are you dusting off the golf clubs or checking out RV brochures? Or – are you like many people on the cusp of retirement: eager to be out … Read more
Back in March here on the Blog, we shared an article decrying the persistence of ageism. While the focus was on age discrimination in the workplace, the general tone of the piece was clear. There’s a stereotype many of us share about aging, and it’s usually not a very positive one. So, with that in … Read more
Are you or a spouse experiencing hearing loss? If you’re over 65, according to the National Council on Aging, the odds are about one in three that the answer is yes. If you’re 75 or older, there’s a 40 percent chance that hearing loss is part of your life or that of a loved one. … Read more
You don’t have to be frail to be at risk of falling. You don’t have to be housebound. You don’t have to be a senior who relies on a walker or a cane. No matter who you are, if you’re an older adult, the risk of falling is something you have to take seriously. That’s … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself, “Will I need long-term care someday?” The odds make it extremely likely that the answer is yes: some of the articles we’ve read for the Blog estimate that between 70 and 80 percent of us will require at least some long-term care as we age. But here’s another question: with … Read more
If you’ve read health-related articles here on the Blog, or listened to Rajiv Nagaich discuss senior health issues on the radio or in his popular workshops, you’re familiar with the term “geriatrician.” A geriatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in older seniors, typically those 65-plus. … Read more
Here in the U.S., we admire the person who can do it all, without complaining. One of our favorite cultural icons is the man or woman who stands alone, rises to the occasion, and never asks for help. Well, that might work in the movies, but in real life such a go-it-alone mentality is a … Read more
By any measure, the statistics on Alzheimer’s disease are alarming. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that nearly 7 million Americans currently live with the disease – which, of course, means their family members do, too. What’s more, roughly one-third of older adults will pass away with some form of dementia, not necessarily as the cause of … Read more
A quick glance at articles about the emotional problems many aging seniors face reveals two common threads: an increased likelihood of isolati0n, and the increased prevalence of substance abuse, especially alcohol. Now, researchers are exploring the link between the two. What if loneliness is a major root cause of the over-consumption of alcohol among U.S. … Read more
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