Drinking and Healthy Aging: Know Your Limits
As we age, alcohol use can remain a part of a healthy lifestyle. But older adults should know that age changes our bodies in ways that make alcohol affect older adults more profoundly.
Why Menopause Matters
Menopause is more than just hot flashes and night sweats. While the symptoms of menopause can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, not all women experience the same symptoms.
ReadUnderstanding the Opioid Crisis Through the Lense of Aging
We surveyed community-based organizations (CBOs) about how the opioid crisis is affecting the older adults they serve. What we found reveals a lot about the important work already being done by CBOs, and the difficult circumstances faced by families struggling with the ripple effects of opioid addiction.
ReadFamily Caregivers: Part of the Falls Prevention Team
November is National Family Caregivers Month and a good chance to learn how you can address fall risk factors and prevent your loved one from falling.
ReadContribute to Public Safety on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) hosts two National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events each year. Anyone who takes medication should use the opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets.
ReadThe Role of a Physical Therapist in Healthy Aging
October is National Physical Therapy Month and a wonderful chance to remind the public of the value of physical therapy in supporting the health and independence of America’s older adults.
ReadGenetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend
A high-cost diagnostic test that can easily be marketed to the masses is a bright, shiny object to the health care con artist. There are numerous reports that scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors anxious to diagnose existing health concerns and proactively identify future medical conditions.
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