Healthy aging

With the unique ways each person ages, the decision to remain at home or move to a facility can be complex. There are multiple costs to consider. Knowing the stages...

The simple truth is that if we live long enough, we all become older adults. We are each essentially an older person “in training.” Age is part of our social...

Most of us obtain our driving license as young adults, which is a "rite of passage" in some ways. Driving gives us independence and flexibility, with fuel and vehicle maintenance...

Living longer seems to be the new normal. Some people feel younger in older age. However, not all people share this aging experience. So what is ageless aging? And what...

Polypharmacy is a term indicating an individual takes five or more prescription medications a day. This can be devastating to an older person. Find out why this epidemic exists and...

Watching a frail older family member begin to fail at home can be alarming. The person who once took care of the family now needs help getting through daily tasks....

The amount of muscle tissue we have begins to shrink as early as age 35. The loss of muscle mass escalates after 50, reaching up to 8% each year between...

When we hold a newborn baby, we notice that distinct "newborn smell" that activates our "feel good" senses. Of course, that scent does not last forever but did you ever...