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Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when menstrual cycles have permanently ceased for one year, marking the end of her ability to conceive. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 48-55, however menopause can also occur earlier or later in a woman’s life. Before menopause occurs, women…
Most of us have experienced an occasional lapse in memory at some point in our lives. Forgetting about an appointment or misplacing your eye glasses can be perfectly normal at any age. However, as you get older, you may wonder if your memory lapses are normal age-related forgetfulness or something…
Immunizations for older adults are an important part of preventive care and just as important to your health as diet and exercise. The vaccine, or the shot you get from a medical professional, immunizes you against infectious diseases and significantly lowers your risk for getting certain diseases. This is especially…
Some medications just don’t mix with certain foods (and drinks). Bananas, milk, kale, grapefruit juice, walnuts, bacon, black licorice, chocolate, and mozzarella can be delicious treats on their own, but when combined with certain prescription drugs, they can cause new side effects, worsen existing side effects, affect how your medications…
Talking to seniors about their driving abilities can be a difficult conversation to have. For many people, driving represents independence, so giving up that freedom can be very difficult to accept. While most older adults are generally safe drivers with few accidents – they’ve had lots of experience on the…
Don’t let something like inclement weather make you inactive! Staying active – even if you’re exercising for only 15 minutes – can significantly improve senior health. For example, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that elderly adults who exercised spent 25% less time disabled or injured than those who did…
Are you looking for a senior fitness program? If you have a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan, your health insurance may include a free fitness membership for adults 65+ called SilverSneakers. A SilverSneakers membership includes access to roughly 14,000 recreation centers, churches, senior communities, and other neighborhood locations across the…
How much exercise do you get? Is your loved one with dementia safe at home? Could you or a loved one benefit from quicker access to help in an emergency? Tracking and monitoring devices aim to address these types of health and safety concerns by using technology to accomplish things…
Prescription drug abuse and misuse among older adults can sometimes be difficult for families and doctors to identify. Signs of addiction may be overlooked as a normal part of aging or mistaken for symptoms of a medical or mental health disorder such as diabetes, dementia, or depression. Those with substance…